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Inter‑American Court of Human Rights

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Costa Rica prison system management and security

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Latest: Costa Rica ends virtual hearing agreement to bolster prison security

Costa Rica’s prison system has faced significant operational and human rights challenges. In early 2026, reports indicated severe overcrowding across the nation’s 13 facilities, with an overall overcrowding rate of 46.4%

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Argentina gender‑based violence response expands

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Latest: Juan Trigatti's 12‑Year Abuse Conviction Upheld by Santa Fe Supreme Court

In May, police detained men in Makallé and Puerto Tirol on gender‑based violence charges, signalling a sharpened law‑enforcement focus. Early June saw a rise in complaints, with the Gender and Family Police Division repo

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Paraguay implements court ruling on journalist murder

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Latest: Paraguay acknowledges responsibility for 1991 killing of journalist Santiago Leguizamón

In late July 2026, the family of Santiago Leguizamón, a Paraguayan reporter killed in 1991, pressed the government to obey the Inter‑American Court of Human Rights’ decision. They demanded the reopening of the murder inv

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