Brazil justice council effectively legalizes same-sex marriage
May 16, 2013
Brazil's National Council of Justice on Tuesday ruled that notaries public cannot refuse to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies, effectively legalizing same-sex marriage in Brazil. The decision follows legislation in Argentina and Uruguay, which both legalized same-sex marriage in recent years. The....... [more] 
Argentina Senate approves judicial reform bill
May 10, 2013
The Argentine Senate approved a bill Wednesday intended to democratize the judiciary, but critics believe that the reform may leave judges vulnerable to political influence. Under the new bill members of the Council of Magistrates, the board that appoints federal judges, will be elected. The reform....... [more]
UN rights expert urges Argentina to ensure independence of judiciary
May 1, 2013
The UN Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers urged Argentina Tuesday to ensure the Judicial Council's independence by reconsidering two draft bills that were approved last week. The two bills reform the Judicial Council and regulate precautionary measures. One bill alters the....... [more]
Argentina appeals court declares media law unconstitutional
April 19, 2013
An Argentinian appeals court on Wednesday struck down key parts of a 2009 media law that was designed to dismantle the media empire Clarin. The controversial bill, which would force Clarin to sell profitable business assets, was signed into law by President Christina Fernandez de Kirchner in Octobe....... [more]
Former Argentina general sentenced to life for 'Dirty War' crimes
March 13, 2013
An Argentine court in Buenos Aires sentenced former military general Reynaldo Bignone on Tuesday to life in prison for crimes against humanity committed during the nation's 1976-1983 "Dirty War". In addition, the 85-year-old general is serving other jail sentences for related crimes committed durin....... [more]
Argentina Supreme Court legalized abortion for rape victims
March 13, 2013
On March 13, 2012, the Supreme Court of Argentina unanimously ruled that a rape victim cannot be prosecuted for seeking an abortion. The decision came on the heels of a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) that criticized the lack of access to safe abortions in Argentina. Much like the rest of the pre....... [more]
Argentina congress approves pact with Iran to probe community center bombing
February 28, 2013
The National Congress of Argentina on Thursday approved an agreement with Iran to investigate the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires. Argentinian courts have long accused Iran of sponsoring the attack, which killed 85 people, and in 2007 Argentinian authorities secured Interp....... [more]
Argentina retired military officers given life sentences
February 17, 2013
Seven retired military officers were sentenced on Friday to life in prison for various human rights abuses committed during the "Dirty War" in Argentina from 1976-1983. News of the sentences was released in a statement by the Center of Judicial Information, an office affiliated with the Argentina Su....... [more]
Argentina, Iran create commission to investigate 1994 community center bombing
January 28, 2013
Argentina signed an agreement with Iran on Sunday to create an independent Commission of Truth to investigate the 1994 bombing of the Buenos Aires Jewish community center. Argentinian courts have accused Iran of sponsoring the attack, which killed 85 people, and in 2007 Argentinian authorities secu....... [more]
Argentina convicts former interior minister for 'Dirty War' crimes
December 20, 2012
An Argentine court on Thursday sentenced former Interior Minister Jaime Smart to life in prison for crimes against humanity during the nation's 1976-1983 "Dirty War". Smart is the first civilian minister to be convicted for "Dirty War" crimes, although other civilians and police officers have been....... [more]
Federal appeals court suspends order for Argentina to pay $1.3 billion to creditors
November 29, 2012
The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Wednesday stayed a lower court ruling that would have forced Argentina to pay $1.3 billion to one of its creditors, the investment fund NML Capital Ltd.. The Second Circuit blocked a decision by the US District Court for the Southern District of New....... [more]
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