Human rights

ECHR building in Strasbourg with lawyers exiting after rejection of Catalan leaders' detention review appeal.

Strasbourg rejects review of ruling upholding pre-trial detention of Junqueras, Turull and Sànchez

March 23, 2026 Reported by AI Image generated by AI

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) rejected on Monday the request by Oriol Junqueras, Jordi Turull and Jordi Sànchez for the Grand Chamber to review the November 2025 ruling upholding their pre-trial detention over the Catalan independence process. A panel of five judges denied the review, making the decision final and confirming no political motivations in their imprisonment. It rules that Spain did not violate their political rights or freedom of expression.

European foreign ministers warn Israel against death penalty reinstatement

Germany, France, Italy and the UK have warned Israel against reinstating the death penalty. The foreign ministers criticize the bill as discriminatory and an inhumane punishment. Israel's parliament will decide on it on Monday.

Prosecutor rules against government's anti-picketing protocol

March 26, 2026 Reported by AI

Prosecutor Rodrigo Cuesta ruled before the Federal Contentious Administrative Chamber to reject the government's appeal and uphold the nullity of the anti-picketing protocol promoted by the Ministry of Security. The opinion emphasizes that the right to protest has preferential protection over absolute traffic priority and criticizes automatic police intervention. The final decision rests with the Chamber.

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Canada examines humanitarian crisis in Cuba

Canada's House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development held a special session on February 26, 2026, to address the humanitarian crisis in Cuba, featuring testimony from Cuban activists. The meeting came days after Cuban ambassador Rodrigo Malmierca Díaz appeared, blaming a US 'oil blockade.' Cuban civil society groups urged Canada to push for political change on the island.

Therian Law initiative presented in Nuevo León

February 20, 2026 Reported by AI

A 28-year-old therian, accompanied by his lawyer, presented an initiative on Thursday to create the Therian Law in the Nuevo León Congress, aiming to protect students from discrimination and bullying in educational settings. The proposal seeks to establish coexistence protocols and psychological support for this community, which has at least 100 members in the Monterrey metropolitan area. Luis, who identifies with a horse, recounted the daily harassment he faces.

Man detained for shooting at police receives social outbreak pension

A 21-year-old man was detained for shooting at police during the eviction of a large land occupation in San Antonio, injuring two officers. Among those arrested is Bryan Andrés Serrano Godoy, who receives a grace pension for human rights violations during the 2019 social outbreak.

Venezuela Permits First Prison Visits for Families of Nahuel Gallo and Other Political Prisoners

January 11, 2026 Reported by AI

Amid ongoing releases of political prisoners following Nicolás Maduro's ouster, Venezuelan authorities allowed family visits to El Rodeo I prison for the first time in over a year, including to Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo. Human rights groups welcome the step but press for faster full releases as 800-1,200 remain detained.

March 26, 2026 04:13