The Bolivian National Congress on Tuesday approved legislation that would create an independent justice system for indigenous communities. The Law of Judicial Authority, passed by the Chamber of Deputies [official website,...
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Colombia senate approves referendum on extending presidential term limits
The Colombian Senate on Tuesday approved a proposal to hold a referendum on amending the country's constitution to allow for a third presidential term. Passed by a vote of 62-5,...
Bolivia's new constitution , which gives more power to the country's indigenous majority, went into effect on Saturday. Announcing the event, President Evo Morales said it represented a new beginning [press release,...
The South African Constitutional Court Wednesday refused to hear an appeal brought by former president Thabo Mbeki of a lower court ruling that dismissed corruption charges against his rival, African National Congress...
Ex-Milberg Weiss partners sentenced to prison for obstruction, racketeering
A judge in the US District Court for the Central District of California Monday sentenced Steven Schulman and David Bershad, two former partners of the law firm now known as Milberg LLP , to six months...
EU leaders reached an agreement on a proposed constitutional treaty following two days of tough negotiations early Saturday, compromising to reach a deal which will be the basis for the Intergovernmental Conference to author the text...