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Anthonieska Avilés' Defense Requests Six-Month Delay in Trial

Updated Jun 19, 2026 · via El Nuevo Día

The defense team of Anthonieska Avilés has requested a delay in her trial for a ‘minimum reasonable term’ of six months. This request is made in order to wait for the conclusion of the judicial process against Elvia Cabrera Rivera, who is Avilés’ mother. The lawyers are seeking to pause the trial until the outcome of the case against Cabrera Rivera is determined. The request aims to allow for a more favorable environment for Avilés’ defense. The defense team argues that it is necessary to wait for the resolution of the case against Cabrera Rivera before proceeding with Avilés’ trial. The request has been made to the court, and a decision is pending. The trial of Anthonieska Avilés is currently on hold, awaiting the court’s ruling on the request for a six-month delay.