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Dominican Republic JCE scrutiny over spending and polls

6 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Junta Central Electoral launches mobile ID services in Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s Central Electoral Board (JCE) continues to face scrutiny over its international spending and regulatory decisions. Between January 2025 and July 2026, the JCE spent approximately US$529,438 on 71

Spanish Supreme Court judicial vacancy crisis

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Spain's Attorney General faces scrutiny over judicial independence

The Spanish Supreme Court’s Criminal Chamber is experiencing a vacancy crisis, with three positions currently empty. This chamber holds the authority to investigate and judge high-ranking officials, such as ministers and

Argentina Senate advances BCRA reform and gold reserve news

6 clusters · 255 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Argentina Senate advances BCRA reform amid gold reserve dispute

The Argentine Senate has issued a favorable report on the reform of the Central Bank (BCRA) Organic Charter. Supported by the government of Javier Milei, the proposed legislation aims to narrow the BCRA’s mandate to the

Dominican Republic environmental protection and enforcement

2 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic environmental groups appeal to Constitutional Court

The Dominican Republic has intensified its legal and regulatory approach to environmental protection. Through Decree 615-26, President Luis Abinader declared the fight against “environmental terrorism” a matter of high n

Journalist pensions approved and judicial reforms continue

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic President approves journalist pensions

The Dominican Republic continues to address media harassment and judicial reform. Following discussions at the Dominican College of Journalists (CDP) National Assembly, President Luis Abinader has reportedly approved a p

Dominican Republic: Penal Code challenges and political resh

442 clusters · 587 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic Penal Code shifts doctor-patient digital communication

Following the August 2026 implementation of the new Penal Code (Law 74-25), scrutiny has intensified regarding heightened sanctions for defamation and new regulations for ‘fullería’. Under Article 246, ‘fullería’—obtaini

Leadership transition in Peru's Constitutional Court

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Pedro Hernández Chávez sworn in as President of Peru's Constitutional Court

Magistrate Pedro Hernández Chávez was elected by majority vote to serve as the president of Peru’s Constitutional Court (TC). His term is scheduled to run until May 2027, succeeding Helder Domínguez Haro. During the elec

Dominican Republic Constitutional Court rulings

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic wins US$100M arbitration and receives court ruling on police records

The Constitutional Court of the Dominican Republic has issued several rulings aimed at defining the limits of state and municipal authority while enhancing institutional accountability. In one ruling, the Court restrict

Mozambique constitutional law and judicial cooperation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Maputo hosts Constitutional Council and EPLO conference

The Constitutional Council of Mozambique hosted a conference in Maputo titled ‘Constitutional Justice and Global Rule of Law: Dialogue between the CC and the GRoLC-EPLO’. Opened by President Daniel Francisco Chapo, the

Chile advances ACOT security and constitutional reforms

12 clusters · 89 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Chile security reforms face criticism over expanded executive powers

The Chilean government, under President José Antonio Kast, has formally submitted its Agenda Against Organized Crime and Terrorism (ACOT) constitutional reform package to the Senate. The proposal seeks to elevate public

Portugal welfare reforms and immigration/identity laws

35 clusters · 136 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Portugal President promulgates new migration and asylum law

Since mid-2026, Portugal’s coalition has pursued an ambitious reform agenda linking welfare restructuring, education incentives, and cultural-policy changes. In July, the Assembly passed a law banning face-covering garme

Peruvian judicial proceedings

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Ollanta Humala to sue Peruvian state after investigation annulment

In early July 2026, Peru's Supreme Court dismissed the association-illicit charge against former president Ollanta Humala, his wife Nadine Heredia and four former ministers in the Gasoducto Sur scandal, while the collusi

Dominican Republic military and police financial matters

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic pays RD$1,358 million in police retirement indemnities

In the Dominican Republic, recent developments highlight various aspects of military and police financial obligations and benefits. The Ministry of Defense, via the Armed Forces Social Security Institute (ISSFFAA), conti

Portugal security upgrades persist as Neves faces dismissal

17 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Luís Neves faces calls for dismissal by Chega party

Since mid‑June 2026, Portugal’s interior ministry has expanded municipal security while Interior Minister Luís Neves faces intense scrutiny over his former tenure as director of the Polícia Judiciária (PJ). Justice Minis

Peru legal battles: Castillo, Cerrón, and Humala updates

32 clusters · 222 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Latin American courts issue major rulings on political and criminal cases

The legal status of former President Pedro Castillo remains a focal point of Peruvian politics. Following his 12 August 2026 appearance before the Second Constitutional Court of Lima to argue a habeas corpus petition, Ju