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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Court orders an investigation into police maneuvers against Miguel Urbán as part of the dirty war against Podemos

The National Court of Spain has classified former Podemos eurodeputy Miguel Urbán as a victim in an investigation regarding police operations aimed at damaging the reputation of Podemos during its peak influence.

Mar 23 • 08:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Weight loss of lobbyist suspected in selling judicial decisions leads to investigation and goes to the Supreme Court

The significant weight loss of lobbyist Andreson Gonçalves de Oliveira, linked to a judicial decision-selling case, has prompted internal investigations within the Federal Penitentiary of Brasília and an intervention by the Supreme Court.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Trial Hearing Will Resume on May 30

The trial hearing for the Triple A case has been postponed to May 30, 2026, after connectivity issues and defense complaints.

Mar 22 • 23:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Court orders transfer of Aquiles Alvarez to La Libertad judicial unit to continue trial hearing

The court has ordered the transfer of Aquiles Alvarez and César Bravo to continue their trial hearing in La Libertad due to technical issues during the previous session.

Mar 22 • 17:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Trial Hearing Reinstated with Defenders of the Accused in the Encuentro Prison

The trial hearing for the Triple A case has been reinstated, with lawyers for the accused traveling to prison to meet their clients in preparation for the legal proceedings.

Mar 22 • 13:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The reasons for the Yes explained by the leaders of the No

The article discusses how prominent figures advocating for judicial reforms previously opposed such changes, highlighting contradictions in their positions.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At least 40 judges punished with retirement should have lost their positions, according to Dino's thesis

A report reveals that at least 40 judges in Brazil have been forced into retirement instead of facing dismissal, a situation criticized by Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino.

Mar 22 • 10:23 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A fixed term deposit of 2 million dollars, invoices for the AFA, and land among 12 other suspicious transactions linked to Pablo Toviggino

Judicial authorities uncovered suspicious financial activities involving Pablo Toviggino, including a fixed-term deposit of $2 million and questionable transactions linked to the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Mar 21 • 21:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Carlos Stornelli: "There are many coinciding pieces of evidence. It's not about the notebooks, but rather everything that we could prove"

Federal prosecutor Carlos Stornelli responds to accusations from former President Cristina Kirchner that he is 'mafioso' and has extorted witnesses in his investigation of corruption.

Mar 21 • 19:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The passage of time, the best ally of corruption

The article discusses the inefficiency of the Argentine judicial system in combating corruption, highlighting a specific case that took 18 years to reach a verdict.

Mar 21 • 03:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary of JN: Gilmar Mendes votes to maintain the imprisonment of Daniel Vorcaro; owner of Banco Master signs confidentiality agreement with PGR and PF and opens door for plea bargain

The Brazilian Supreme Court unanimously upheld the imprisonment of banker Daniel Vorcaro, with Minister Gilmar Mendes emphasizing the importance of judicial restraint while also noting concerns about the process.

Mar 21 • 00:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice condemns retired judge and others involved in scheme with precatórios in Campo Grande

A retired judge and several others were sentenced for participating in a scheme that defrauded the public budget of Campo Grande, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 14:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Supreme Court takes the first step to seize a €60,000 bond from Ábalos and Koldo García

The Supreme Court of Spain has initiated proceedings to seize a €60,000 bond from former minister José Luis Ábalos and his former advisor Koldo García due to their failure to pay the specified amount linked to the judicial process regarding a masks scandal.

Mar 20 • 11:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Judicial setback for Deputy Pagano and her partner Bindi in the corruption audio case involving Andis

Deputy Marcela Pagano and her partner Franco Bindi faced a judicial setback as the Federal Criminal Cassation Court denied their extraordinary appeal to present themselves as defendants in a case concerning alleged corruption involving the National Disability Agency (Andis).

Mar 19 • 21:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Liga2 Case: Prosecutor Starts Presenting Three Events Investigated Within an Association that Sought to 'Control State Institutions'

The prosecution in Ecuador's Liga2 case is presenting evidence against seven defendants accused of illicit association related to electoral justice and judicial appointments.

Mar 19 • 14:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF: actions and reactions - The Subject #1683

This week, Supreme Minister Flávio Dino ended the compulsory retirement of judges as the highest penalty imposed on them.

Mar 19 • 03:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in the AFA: The headquarters of the Directorate of Legal Persons of the province of Buenos Aires was raided

Federal judge Adrián Gonzalez Charvay ordered a raid on the central offices of the Directorate of Legal Persons in Buenos Aires to investigate allegations of money laundering linked to the Argentine Football Association (AFA).

Mar 18 • 20:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Gustavo Sáenz responded to Cristina Kirchner after she linked him to bribes in the notebooks case: "He tries to tarnish me"

Gustavo Sáenz, the governor of Salta, accused former President Cristina Kirchner of attempting to defame him by linking him to corruption allegations in the judicial 'notebooks' case.

Mar 18 • 04:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Shared Dreams or Shared Nightmares?

The article discusses the judicial delays in a case involving embezzlement of public funds for social housing by the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo in Argentina.

Mar 18 • 03:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Fall: The New Political and Judicial Chapter of Cristina

Cristina Kirchner faces legal challenges as she appears in court for a high-profile corruption case in Argentina.

Mar 17 • 23:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Judge Daniella Camacho will announce on Wednesday whether she declares the procedural validity in Case Liga2 or accepts the presented nullities

Judge Daniella Camacho will announce her decision regarding the validity of the Liga2 case, which involves allegations of illicit association against several defendants.

Mar 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Will the freezing effect work? Tomorrow we will reveal the background of the corruption case of Sławomir Nowak

The article discusses the corruption case involving Sławomir Nowak and the challenges faced by prosecutor Jan Drelewski in trying to pursue legal action against him.

Mar 17 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cristina Kirchner attacks the Justice system over the Cuadernos case: "There are mafia practices"

Former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner has criticized the judicial system during her trial for corruption, claiming it involves mafia-like practices and asserting that she is a victim of political persecution.

Mar 17 • 17:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Lack of judicial mandate for ex-Controller Carlos Pólit's lawyer prevents the installation of sentence execution hearing in Odebrecht case

The failure to provide a judicial mandate for the lawyer of ex-Controller Carlos Pólit has halted a scheduled hearing on the execution of his sentence for corruption due to procedural issues.

Mar 17 • 15:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Notebooks of Bribes: What Cristina Kirchner is Accused of and Why She Testifies in Comodoro Py

Former President Cristina Kirchner testified today in the Comodoro Py courts regarding allegations of leading a bribery scheme involving public works contracts.

Mar 17 • 15:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Notebooks of Bribes: Cristina Kirchner Launched the Attack as Defense and Resumed Her Challenges to Justice

Cristina Kirchner defended herself in her bribery trial by attacking prosecutor Carlos Stornelli and the judicial system.

Mar 17 • 15:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"There Are Mafia Practices" and Other Resonant Phrases from Cristina Kirchner's Declaration in the Case of the Bribery Notebooks

Cristina Kirchner defended herself against political persecution allegations during her declaration in the bribery notebooks case, denouncing mafia-like practices within the judiciary.

Mar 17 • 14:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The country of the eternal carousel

Argentina is caught in a time loop where judicial delays contribute to endemic impunity for corrupt officials.

Mar 17 • 04:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 2nd edition - TO from Monday, March 16, 2026.

Recent news highlights include judicial accountability, allegations against a public figure's family ties, and international military cooperation issues.

Mar 17 • 00:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: DF2 of Monday, March 16, 2026

The news highlights various political and social issues in Brazil, including judicial reforms and high-profile investigations.

Mar 16 • 23:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: RJ2 from Monday, March 16, 2026

A series of news highlights from Brazil, including judicial consequences for severe misconduct, a controversial figure linked to a financial scandal, and the government's new emissions reduction strategies.

Mar 16 • 22:48 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Sarkozy trial 'test to French judicial system' when faced with political pressure

The trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy poses significant challenges to the French judicial system amid political pressures.

Mar 16 • 15:54 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

Triple A Case: Judge Daniella Camacho Denies Requests for Recusal and Installs Preliminary Hearing for Judicial Evaluation on Illicit Association

Judge Daniella Camacho has denied requests for recusal in the Triple A case and has scheduled a preliminary hearing for the defendants involved in illicit association.

Mar 16 • 15:30 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

DRC: President Tshisekedi Creates Financial and Economic Criminal Court

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has established a new court dedicated to addressing economic and financial crimes to enhance the country's judicial efficiency.

Mar 16 • 14:23 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Libyan Financing: The Call of Hope for Nicolas Sarkozy

Nicolas Sarkozy is appealing his prison sentence related to allegations of Libyan financing for his 2007 presidential campaign.

Mar 15 • 17:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The prosecutor who had requested "to wall up the hot border" acknowledged that he favored drug traffickers and avoided going to prison

Federal prosecutor José Luis Bruno, who once advocated for stricter border control to combat drug trafficking, admitted to colluding with drug lords to avoid prison time, leading to his resignation.

Mar 14 • 20:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lawyer told Daniel Vorcaro he was 'tormenting' judge hours before arrest

Daniel Vorcaro's defense lawyer admitted to attempting to prevent the ex-banker’s arrest while being aware of a judicial order kept under secrecy.

Mar 14 • 01:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The new airline Plus Ultra, from the rescue of 53 million euros to the judicial labyrinth involving Spanish politicians and Venezuelan capital

Plus Ultra airline, rescued with public funds, begins operations amidst investigations linking it to Spanish politicians and Venezuelan capital.

Mar 13 • 21:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa: 'We will not have peace in Ecuador until we eliminate the political and judicial operators that cooperate with organized crime'

President Daniel Noboa asserts that peace in Ecuador will not be achievable until political and judicial operators allied with organized crime are dealt with.

Mar 13 • 19:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Interior Minister leads police raid to detain judge involved in influence trafficking

Ecuador's Interior Minister John Reimberg led a police operation to capture a judge implicated in an influence trafficking case.

Mar 13 • 18:28 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A lawyer of former judge Walter Bento was convicted for threatening a prosecutor

Jaime Andrés Alba Nortes, a lawyer linked to a judicial corruption case in Mendoza, Argentina, was convicted for threatening a prosecutor involved in his case.

Mar 13 • 18:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Political pressure to release Vorcaro exposes STF, generates embarrassment and Mendonça articulates majority to maintain detention

Political efforts are intensifying to release banker Daniel Vorcaro from prison, prompting embarrassment within Brazil's Supreme Court regarding the integrity of judicial proceedings.

Mar 13 • 15:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Who is Judge Antônio Leopoldo, sentenced to 24 years for ordering the murder of Judge Alexandre Martins, in ES

Retired judge Antônio Leopoldo Teixeira has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for his role in the murder of fellow judge Alexandre Martins de Castro Filho in 2003.

Mar 13 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Court confirmed the sentence against a lawyer in the Bento case who threatened to kill the prosecutor

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of lawyer Jaime Alba Nortes, who threatened the prosecutor Dante Vega in the Walter Bento corruption case.

Mar 12 • 20:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Retired judge sentenced to 24 years for ordering the murder of judge Alexandre Martins in 2003 in ES

Retired judge Antônio Leopoldo Teixeira has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for ordering the murder of fellow judge Alexandre Martins in 2003 in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo.

Mar 12 • 19:45 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Where does Ukraine's anti-corruption fight stand after Mindichgate?

An interview discusses the current status of Ukraine's anti-corruption efforts and their significance for EU accession.

Mar 11 • 16:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Case of former judge Carlos Serrano presented before the IACHR. Observatory of Rights and Association of Magistrates warn of judicial crisis

The crisis in Ecuador's judiciary was presented to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, highlighting the case of former anti-corruption judge Carlos Serrano and pressures he faced from powerful figures.

Mar 10 • 22:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Notebook Case: The Court rejected the objections of Cristina Kirchner and the rest of the accused

The Federal Oral Court No. 7 has dismissed objections raised by Cristina Kirchner and other accused parties in the ongoing corruption case, allowing the legal proceedings to proceed as scheduled.

Mar 10 • 15:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: President Ramaphosa Extends Period of Madlanga Commission

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the timeline for the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Corruption in the Criminal Justice System.

Mar 10 • 12:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Prosecutor's Office opens new investigation against Aquiles Alvarez for alleged non-compliance with competent authority's decisions

Aquiles Alvarez, the Mayor of Guayaquil, is facing a new criminal investigation by the Prosecutor's Office for alleged non-compliance with judicial decisions regarding precautionary measures in a corruption case.

Mar 9 • 23:41 UTC

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