After 4 years of investigation, the trial for the murder of journalist Parmenio Medina has begun.  Extreme security precautions are evident, since there is police protection for the accused, the witnesses, the judges, and the attorneys. 

9 men are charged in the case, including Father Minor Calvo and entrepeneur Omar Chaves, who are accused of being the intellectual authors of the murder.

The first day was dedicated to procedural formalities.  The reading of the accusation for one.  Also, the defense attorneys plead for the removal of handcuffs for their clients during the court sessions. This motion was granted, however the motion for the suspects to have paper and pens for taking notes was denied.