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Chile's Supreme Court rules against dictatorship criminals

Chile's Supreme Court has struck down a legal mechanism known as "partial prescription" for crimes against humanity committed during the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship (1973–1990). The decision was made in compliance with a mandate from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights

Argentina shifts exchange rate policy

The Argentine exchange market entered a new era on Friday, following the partial removal of credit card surcharges on expenditures in foreign currency. Additionally, the parity with the local peso now hinges on an inflation-linked floating scheme.

Bolivian President to rule electronically from abroad

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira issued Supreme Decree 5515, allowing him to exercise full constitutional powers through digital means and electronic signatures while outside the country. The move comes amid escalating nationwide protests over the so-called Gasolinazo

Two dead after strong quake hits Mexico

A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck central and southern Mexico early Friday morning, leaving at least two people dead and over a dozen injured. The National Seismological Service has recorded over 850 aftershocks since the initial quake.