# Macarena Olona professional transition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/macarena-olona-professional-transition > Updated: 2026-09-01T08:59:25.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Macarena Olona, a former leader of the Vox party, announced a leave of absence from her position as a State Lawyer. While her initial plans were unconfirmed, leading to speculation regarding a move to El Salvador, she was scheduled to travel to Venezuela to deliver humanitarian aid. Following her leave of absence, Olona joined the law firm of criminal defense attorney José Antonio Choclán, who is her cousin. The firm represents various high-profile clients, including businessman Víctor de Aldama. ## Claims - Macarena Olona has joined the law firm of José Antonio Choclán. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Olona has obtained a leave of absence from her position as a state lawyer. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Supreme Court imposed 24 years of prison on former minister José Luis Ábalos. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Supreme Court imposed 19.5 years of prison on Koldo García. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Businessman Víctor de Aldama was sentenced to four and a half years in prison but will avoid incarceration. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: Macarena Olona joins law firm of José Antonio Choclán Former Vox leader Macarena Olona has joined the law firm of criminal defense attorney José Antonio Choclán after taking a leave of absence from her position as a state lawyer. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macarena-olona-joins-law-firm-of-jos-antonio-chocln ### 2026-08-22: Macarena Olona announces leave of absence from State Lawyer role Former Vox leader Macarena Olona has announced a leave of absence from her role as a State Lawyer, planning a trip to Venezuela with humanitarian aid and hinting at future activities abroad. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macarena-olona-announces-leave-of-absence-from-state-lawyer-role --- Cite as: Macarena Olona professional transition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/macarena-olona-professional-transition