Judicial Reform
Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 00:00
Despite the high levels of crime in Guatemala in recent years, some limited progress has been made in combating delincuency. With right-wing Perez Molina stepping in to the presidency, there are concerns over his commitment to the current effective course
Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 00:00
This article-which would result in cases of human rights violations by security forces being handled by the military justice system-directly violates jurisprudence by Colombia's high courts and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, as well the views
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 00:00
El ministro de Justicia, Juan Carlos Esguerra, hablo de los retos que tiene que enfrentar en 2012.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 00:00
The opposition Cuban Commission on Human Rights and National Reconciliation said Tuesday that in December there were a record 796 temporary arrests for political reasons on the Communist-ruled island.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 00:00
La ministra de Seguridad, Nilda Garre, mantuvo hoy un encuentro con jueces federales de los partidos bonaerenses de Dolores, General Pueyrredon y Necochea, para coordinar y optimizar las acciones en la lucha contra el narcotrafico y el crimen organizado.
Monday, January 9, 2012 - 00:00
In 2011, the Public Ministry made notable strides in the fight against organized crime and political corruption through the leadership of Claudia Paz y Paz and the continued support of the Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG).
Friday, January 6, 2012 - 00:00
The socialist government of President Evo Morales reckons that the way to restore public faith in the judicial system is to replace the judges with elected ones. On January 3rd, with much fanfare, he swore in 56 judges elected in a national ballot last Oc
Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 00:00
President Juan Manuel Santos' proposal to expand the military's jurisdiction over alleged human rights crimes committed by security forces is not the kind of reform Colombia needs.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 00:00
A Mexican drug cartel boss has pleaded guilty to racketeering and conspiracy to launder money in a US court.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 00:00
The leader of Mexico's Arellano Felix drug cartel avoids life term under a plea agreement that baffles many legal observers and law enforcement officials.