News of justices

Mexico's Supreme Court rules criminalising abortion is unconstitutional

08-09-2021 11:36 Mexico’s Supreme Court unanimously declares that criminalising early-term abortion is unconstitutional, a historic decision that loosens limits on the procedure in a region where few countries offer access without restriction.

JUDICIARY

The other vote – government keeps close eye on Supreme Court

21-08-2021 19:47 Shortly after the upcoming PASO primaries, the members of the Supreme Court will vote to choose their next chief justice. As ever, the Casa Rosada has its preferences.

by Carlos Claá

copa américa

Brazil's Supreme Court to consider halting Copa América

08-06-2021 19:41 Brazil's highest tribunal agrees to hold hearings Thursday to address two requests to block start of Copa América, casting new doubt on the troubled tournament just five days from kick-off.

COURTS

Supreme Court agrees to rule on transfer of judges

02-10-2020 00:48 Supreme Court justices unanimously decide to accept per saltum appeals of three judges against Senate vote transferring them from their current federal appeals court benches.