Javier Delgado Barrio died on September 25, 2026, at the age of 93. The judge, who served as president of the Supreme Court of Spain from 1996 to 2001, died in Madrid, according to an official statement confirmed by the court. Born in Barbastro on October 21, 1932, Barrio dedicated his life to the Spanish judiciary.
His career spanned more than five decades, during which he became one of the country’s leading legal figures. His tenure at the Supreme Court is considered the culmination of a long and influential professional journey.