How cuts under Colombia’s de la Espriella threaten a key human rights court
Colombia’s president plans to slash spending on a transitional justice court. But war crimes victims fear the cost.
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Argentinian judge drops fraud investigation into Milei over crypto scandal
President Javier Milei’s role in cryptocurrency launch does not translate into a fraudulent scheme, judge says.
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Trump ordered to testify in $10bn BBC lawsuit discovery: What happens now?
Trump could face sanctions, including dismissal of his lawsuit, if he fails to cooperate with questioning.
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Are parents in France and Italy liable for damage caused by student protesters?
Parents could face financial penalties if their children participate in vandalism or looting during demonstrations.
Ecuador opposition leader Luisa Gonzalez arrested in campaign finance probe
Gonzalez’s Citizen Revolution Movement has denounced the arrest as politically motivated, calling for her release.
US judge blocks federal operations seeking to identify non-citizen voters
Homeland Security targets nine states in fraud investigations that critics say intimidate voters.
Trump ordered to sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit
Judge says Trump must sit for questioning from a BBC lawyer by December 11 or face possible dismissal of lawsuit.
Meta faces Australian lawsuit over alleged social media harm to children
Class action could be first in Australia to blame social media for harming its users.
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Trump administration seeks Supreme Court approval to build Big Bend wall
US federal judge blocked wall’s construction on Texas-Mexico border amid an ongoing legal battle.
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Mexico charges prosecutor with treason over US involvement in drug raid
The participation of US agents in an April drug operation has raised questions about whether Mexico’s laws were upheld.
Judge orders Meta to pay $25bn in fines for Facebook privacy violations
A jury found Meta guilty of lying to Facebook users in New Mexico about access to their data.
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