A Uruguayan judge has rejected a request to dismiss charges against former Senator Charles Carrera based on the statute of limitations, paving the way for a trial. Carrera, formerly of the MPP party, is now set to face oral proceedings. Prosecutors are seeking a four-year prison sentence. His legal team argued the alleged crimes should not be considered continuous, thus impacting the statute of limitations, and have announced they plan to appeal the judge’s decision. The case centers around allegations against the former senator. This ruling signifies progress in the legal process and moves the case closer to a potential verdict. The details of the alleged crimes have not been fully disclosed in this report.