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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The participation of academia and its teachers will be key in the oral exam for candidates to preside over the Attorney General's Office

Academics and their institutions are urged to participate in the oral evaluations for candidates vying for the position of Attorney General in Ecuador.

Mar 1 • 13:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Arrest of Emilio Lozoya's Accountant: Who is Jorge 'N'?

Jorge 'N', personal accountant of former Pemex director Emilio Lozoya, was arrested in Querétaro by Mexico's Attorney General for alleged tax fraud related to income tax declarations from 2014 to 2018.

Feb 28 • 20:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

FGR delivers 'El Mencho's' body to relatives after almost a week of securing it

The remains of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', were handed over to his family by Mexico's Attorney General's Office almost a week after his death.

Feb 28 • 19:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Greg Abbott's right-hand man runs for Senate: who is Ken Paxton, Texas's anti-immigration attorney general

Ken Paxton, Texas's attorney general, is running for the U.S. Senate in the upcoming 2026 elections, aiming to secure victory against fellow Republicans in the primaries.

Feb 28 • 12:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Malami gets bail on terrorism charges, remanded on fraud

Former Attorney General Abubakar Malami has been granted bail on terrorism charges but remains in custody on separate fraud charges involving over N8.7 billion.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Not a done deal’: California vows ‘vigorous’ review of Paramount-Warner Bros takeover

California's Attorney General Rob Bonta announced an investigation into the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery, emphasizing that the deal is under regulatory scrutiny.

Feb 27 • 20:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Peramato asserts her authority in the Attorney General's Office

The Attorney General, Teresa Peramato, has made key appointments that assert her authority while attempting to appease the conservative Association of Prosecutors.

Feb 27 • 19:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Feds make 25 more arrests in anti-ICE Minnesota church invasion

Twenty-five additional arrests have been made related to the storming of Cities Church in Minnesota by anti-ICE activists, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Feb 27 • 18:38 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Nigerian court grants former justice minister bail in 'terrorism' case

A Nigerian court has granted bail to former Attorney General Abubakar Malami and his son in a terrorism case as their trial has been adjourned.

Feb 27 • 16:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Peramato rises to García Ortiz's team and punishes the prosecutors of 'procés' and the prosecutor who opposed the leak of Ayuso's boyfriend's data

Spain's new Attorney General Teresa Peramato has made significant appointments favoring allies of her predecessor while sidelining critics involved in the controversial 'procés' investigations.

Feb 27 • 14:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Peramato ascends part of García Ortiz's team in her first round of key appointments

Teresa Peramato, the new Attorney General of Spain, has made significant appointments in the prosecution office, opting to elevate members of the previous team while attempting to maintain balance among various factions within the institution.

Feb 27 • 13:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Court grants Malami, son N200m bail in terrorism financing case

A Nigerian court has granted bail to former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son in a terrorism financing case.

Feb 27 • 12:47 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Attorney General Approved Summoning Netanyahu to Testify in the Leak Case to Bild

The Israeli Attorney General has authorized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to provide testimony regarding the leaking of classified information to the German newspaper Bild after a year and a half delay.

Feb 27 • 12:43 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

There is a motion to strip Braun of his immunity

The Polish Attorney General has requested the European Parliament to revoke MEP Grzegorz Braun's immunity due to his denial of Nazi crimes.

Feb 27 • 12:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Money laundering: Court voids Malami’s bail, orders remand in Kuje facility

A Nigerian court has revoked the bail of former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami in a money laundering case, ordering his remand in custody as the trial proceeds.

Feb 27 • 10:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Žilinka vs. Čurillovci / The Attorney General Turned Again. And Undermined Šutaj Eštok

The Slovak Attorney General, Maroš Žilinka, has changed his stance and is now undermining government coalition members, particularly targeting Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok.

Feb 27 • 05:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A Litmus Test for the New Attorney General: Reward García Ortiz's Team or 'Heal the Wounds' in the Prosecutorial Race

The new Attorney General Teresa Peramato faces a crucial decision regarding appointments within the Prosecutor's Office, as she must choose between rewarding her predecessor's team or addressing the rifts caused by recent controversies.

Feb 27 • 00:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chief of the Public Ministry of SP Launches Reelection Campaign

The Attorney General of Justice of São Paulo, Paulo Sérgio de Oliveira e Costa, is launching his reelection campaign next week, ahead of the elections scheduled for April 11.

Feb 26 • 18:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Citizen Participation Council and commissioners defend the organization of the attorney general selection contest

The Citizen Participation Council and a commission defend the public competition to select the attorney general amid civil society criticisms.

Feb 26 • 17:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Supreme Court rejects annulment of the conviction of García Ortiz and clears the way for the former Attorney General to go to the Constitutional Court

The Spanish Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz, allowing him to appeal to the Constitutional Court over alleged fundamental rights violations.

Feb 26 • 13:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court rejects the annulment of the conviction of the former Attorney General for the revelation of secrets

The Supreme Court of Spain has upheld the conviction of former Attorney General Álvaro García Ortiz for the crime of revealing secrets, rejecting calls for annulment by his defense and emphasizing the dissenting opinions of two judges.

Feb 26 • 12:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Valve is getting sued over loot boxes - here’s why

New York's Attorney General is suing Valve for allegedly promoting illegal gambling through loot boxes in popular games.

Feb 26 • 12:01 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Today, Børsen opens the doors to a new visitor center

The Florida Attorney General is investigating an incident involving the Cuban Coast Guard shooting and killing four individuals aboard an American speedboat.

Feb 26 • 06:51 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Judiciary Pursues the Creator of 'Counter-Strike 2'.. and the Reason is Lucky Boxes

Valve, the game maker behind 'Counter-Strike 2', is facing a lawsuit from New York Attorney General Letitia James over the legality of their loot box mechanism used for real-money transactions.

Feb 26 • 06:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Venezuela: a key man of Maduro resigns as Attorney General and takes on a new position in the country

Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab has resigned after nearly a decade in office and will take on a new role as the Ombudsman.

Feb 26 • 00:05 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Florida's Attorney General wants deadly speedboat incident in Cuban waters investigated

Florida's Attorney General calls for an investigation into the Cuban Coast Guard's shooting that killed four individuals on a U.S. registered speedboat.

Feb 25 • 22:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Venezuelan Assembly appoints Larry Daniel Devoe as acting Attorney General following Tarek William Saab's resignation

The Venezuelan National Assembly appointed Larry Daniel Devoe as the acting Attorney General after Tarek William Saab resigned from the position.

Feb 25 • 22:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

United States opens an investigation into Cuba's attack on a boat: "The communists will be held accountable"

Florida's Attorney General announces an investigation into the Cuban attack on a U.S.-registered boat that resulted in four deaths.

Feb 25 • 22:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Maduro's Tough Prosecutor Receives a New Job After Resignation

Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab has resigned but has quickly been appointed as the public ombudsman.

Feb 25 • 21:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Florida opens investigation into Cuba's attack on a US boat; 4 people died

Florida's Attorney General has initiated an investigation following an attack by Cuban authorities on a US-registered boat that resulted in four deaths.

Feb 25 • 21:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Tarek William Saab goes from Attorney General to Ombudsman by decision of the Assembly of Venezuela

The Venezuelan National Assembly appointed Tarek William Saab as the interim Ombudsman after his resignation as Attorney General following Alfredo Ruiz Angulo's departure.

Feb 25 • 21:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Venezuela: The Attorney General and the Public Defender Resigned

Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek Saab and Public Defender Alfredo Ruiz Angulo have resigned, with replacements to be appointed by the National Assembly.

Feb 25 • 21:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Venezuelan Attorney General resigns before the National Assembly

Tarek William Saab, the Attorney General of Venezuela, resigned before the National Assembly amid political changes in the country.

Feb 25 • 21:28 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Navy Deals a Million-Dollar Blow to Crime: Dismantles Narcolaboratory in the Golden Triangle of Durango

The Mexican Navy, in coordination with the Attorney General's Office, dismantled a clandestine methamphetamine production lab in Durango, significantly impacting organized crime financially.

Feb 25 • 21:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Florida opens investigation into the death of four crew members of a state-registered boat following Cuban attack

Florida's Attorney General has initiated an investigation into the deaths of four crew members following an attack by Cuban authorities on a state-registered boat.

Feb 25 • 20:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Ken Paxton believes he'll crush 'Fake John Cornyn' even without a Trump endorsement

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is confident he can win the Republican Senate primary without Donald Trump's endorsement despite facing several challengers.

Feb 25 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor allied with Maduro who accused Lula of being a CIA agent resigns in Venezuela

Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, has resigned from his position amid a backdrop of political repression and international controversy.

Feb 25 • 20:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Close to Maduro, Venezuela's Attorney General resigns

Venezuelan Attorney General Tarek William Saab resigned on Wednesday, marking a significant shift in the government's upper echelons amid ongoing political tensions.

Feb 25 • 20:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Attorney General: I have no information about interference in the investigation related to Skvernelis

The Attorney General of Lithuania stated that she has no information regarding any interference in the investigation concerning politician Skvernelis.

Feb 25 • 19:17 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Attorney General Approved Summoning Netanyahu to Testify in the Night Meeting Case

Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has authorized the summoning of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to testify regarding allegations related to a clandestine meeting concerning a leaked document investigation.

Feb 25 • 17:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Pam Bondi criticizes Democrats for not standing for grieving mother of murdered refugee at SOTU

Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized Democrats for not standing to honor the grieving mother of Iryna Zarutska during President Trump's State of the Union address.

Feb 25 • 16:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Namiwa Demands Immediate Resignations of Chief Justice Mzikamanda and AG Mbeta, Sets 7-Day Deadline

The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives in Malawi has called for the immediate resignations of the Chief Justice and Attorney General due to allegations of corruption.

Feb 25 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MP-RJ resumes investigation into 'rachadinha' against Carlos Bolsonaro

The Attorney General's Office of Rio de Janeiro has reopened an investigation into ex-councilor Carlos Bolsonaro regarding allegations of 'rachadinha' practices in his former office.

Feb 24 • 23:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Rebel GOP Senate candidate enters lion's den for Trump's State of the Union

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a GOP Senate candidate, plans to confront establishment opponents during President Trump's State of the Union address.

Feb 24 • 20:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Attorney General's Office supports the semi-liberty of former ETA leader 'Txeroki' due to his "serious and rigorous commitment" to the victims

The Prosecutor's Office of the National Court supports granting semi-liberty to former ETA leader Txeroki, citing his commitment to restorative justice and engagement with victims.

Feb 24 • 16:27 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Metastasis Case: Judge Orders Seizure of 50% of Two Houses Owned by Daniel Salcedo and Attorney General Reports Non-Payment by Leandro Norero's Right-Hand Man

A judge in Ecuador has ordered the seizure of 50% of two houses belonging to Daniel Salcedo due to his failure to comply with financial penalties imposed in the 'Metastasis' corruption case.

Feb 24 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Contest to choose the Attorney General will have $13,000 to pay the fees of the members of the citizen commission and the notaries

A budget of approximately $13,000 will be allocated in 2026 for the reimbursement of fees to members of the citizen selection commission overseeing the public contest to elect the Attorney General of Ecuador.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The fiscal leadership supports the Government's request to investigate social networks for the dissemination of AI-generated child pornography

The fiscal leadership of Spain has unanimously backed the government's request to investigate social networks for distributing AI-generated child pornography, with the final decision resting with the Attorney General.

Feb 24 • 11:22 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Attorney General to Supreme Court: The government has not developed a plan to revoke personal economic benefits from draft dodgers

The Attorney General stated that the Israeli government has no plan to revoke economic benefits for individuals avoiding military service, despite previous effectiveness of such sanctions.

Feb 24 • 11:07 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Attorney General: The Police Investigations Department Law Will Lead to Political Control

The proposed law to place the Police Investigations Department under the Minister of Justice raises concerns of political interference and undermines public trust in the investigative process.

Feb 24 • 08:48 UTC

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