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US Requests Extradition of Drug Trafficker: Ecuadorian Court of Justice

Drug trafficker José Adolfo Macías Villamar (alias Fito) is guarded by Ecuadorian Interior Minister John Reimberg (R) and military personnel upon his arrival at the Guayaquil air base in Ecuador on June 25, 2025. Marcos Pin /AFP via Getty Images The …

Ecuador approves controversial law on protected areas, sparking legal threats

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Ecuador’s parliament has approved a new law on protected areas that has drawn sharp criticism from Indigenous groups, legal experts and environmental advocates who say it threatens Indigenous land rights and violates both national …

Ecuadorean gang leader ‘Fito’ agrees to be extradited to the US

CNN  —  Ecuador’s most notorious drug kingpin is headed to the United States. Jose Adolfo Macías, better known as “Fito,” agreed Friday to be extradited from Ecuador to the US, where he is wanted by the US Justice Department on charges of drug and weapons …

In defense of a human right to democracy: Reflections on the pending Advisory Opinion before the Inter-American Court of ...

On the 26th of March of this year the Secretariat of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (‘IACtHR’ or ‘the Court’) issued a press release communicating the request for an advisory opinion presented by the republic of Guatemala focused on democracy and …

Vantage to Take Center Stage as Diamond Sponsor at Wealth Expo Ecuador 2025

PORT VILA, Vanuatu, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantage Markets is proud to announce its participation as a Diamond Sponsor at Wealth Expo Ecuador 2025, taking place on July 19th at the Quorum Convention Center in Quito. As one of the leading …

Ecuador: Judge Suspends Hearing For 16 Soldiers Involved in Disappearance of Minors

Children disappeared in La Malvinas, Guayas, Ecuador. X/ @CentralNewsEC July 10, 2025 Hour: 1:41 pm On Thursday, Judge Dennis Ugarte suspended the preliminary hearing against 16 members of the Ecuadorian Air Force accused of the forced disappearance …

Suspicions surround international legal trade in Galápagos iguanas

The mega-diverse Galápagos archipelago is home to more than 9,000 species, most of them endemic, including four species of threatened iguanas. A new study has uncovered how traffickers obtain valid CITES permits for trafficked animals — Galápagos iguanas …

Ecuador approves controversial law on protected areas, sparking legal threats

Ecuador: Leftist Lawmaker Who Called for Lowering Age of Consent Missing After Accused of Raping 12-Year-Old

Ecuador’s Public Prosecutor’s Office this week launched an investigation into leftist lawmaker Joseph Santiago Díaz for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl, local outlets reported. The probe began after the unnamed father of the child said that Díaz raped …

Fast-tracked deportations raise alarm over due process in immigration system

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Module 3: Just transitions

In this third and final module, we will explore how human rights can help advance the just dimension of green energy transition projects in the Global South that involve Chinese investments or finance. A number of participants highlighted the importance of …

Liberty and Democracy Group Condemns Venezuelan Incursion into Guyanese Waters

March 1, 2025 The Liberty and Democracy Group (Grupo Libertad y Democracia) has strongly condemned the recent incursion by a Venezuelan military vessel into Essequibo waters, as denounced by the Government of Guyana. In a statement released on March 1, the …

Britain to lower voting age to 16 before next national election

London — Britain will lower the voting age from 18 to 16 by the next national election as part of measures to increase democratic participation, the government announced Thursday. The center-left Labour Party pledged before it was elected in July 2024 to …

The Global Threat to LGBTQ Rights

The past two decades have brought steady if uneven progress on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning people. Landmark court rulings have decriminalized consensual same-sex relations in India, Namibia, and parts …

The emergency docket goes quiet – for now

On Tuesday, Justice Sonia Sotomayor denied a bid by an Ecuadorian national to stave off his extradition to that country to face sexual abuse charges. One day earlier, the full court – over a dissent by the three Democratic appointees – cleared the way for …

In the Andes, decentralization fails to address environmental harm

In the Andean countries responsibility for the provision of key public services has been transferred to local institutions. However, national governments still exert control over strategic assets such as natural resources, with national and regional …

NYC high school student freed from ICE custody endured abysmal conditions

A 20-year-old New York City high school student from Ecuador released from a federal detention facility endured a frightening saga of summarily being whisked away by ICE agents, forced to sleep upright in an overcrowded holding room and then sent off to …

UK wants to lower voting age to 16: Which other nations allow adolescents to cast ballots?

The United Kingdom has decided to extend voting rights to 16 and 17-year-olds in all elections. In a big democratic overhaul, the British government said it will lower the voting age to 16 by the next general election. It said the proposed changes would …

NYC migrant arrests shot through the roof, data show

This article was originally published on July 14 at 5:15 a.m. EDT by THE CITY. Immigration arrests in and around New York City have rapidly accelerated in recent weeks, according to a new analysis by THE CITY of federal records provided by the Deportation …

Ditto Transcripts Unveils Surging General Transcription Services Market: 99% Accuracy & Compliant Human‑Powered

Ditto Transcripts reports rapid growth in general transcription, highlighting unmatched 99% accuracy, compliance, and trusted U.S.-based human transcriptionists DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ditto Transcripts, a …

Financial Independence After Divorce, Securing Family Futures This Summer

July spotlights independence and family security with practical legal advice from family law attorney Tiffany L. Andrews FOLSOM, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July is often associated with independence, reflection, and …

12 Years After the Largest Prison Hunger Strike in U.S. History, The Strike Film Helps Advocates' Call to End Solitary

Through more than 100 screenings across the country, The Strike film supports efforts to mobilize audiences to end the use of solitary confinement. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- July marks 12 years since …

National Bar Association Hosts Centennial Convention in Chicago: 100 Years of Legal Excellence, Advocacy, and Legacy

Uniting legal minds and communities to celebrate a century of impact and drive innovation for the future WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Bar Association (NBA), the nation’s oldest and largest …

Rachel R. Schrager named to '40 under 40 - Civil Plaintiff' by National Trial Lawyers

Rachel Schrager of Kogan & DiSalvo Named to National Trial Lawyers “Top 40 Under 40 – Civil Plaintiff” List BOYNTON BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rachel Schrager, a Shareholder at …

Rise Tactical Carrier Earns NTOA Approval with High Marks for Performance and Reliability

Rated 4.69 overall, the carrier joins the NTOA’s Member Tested and Recommended list for elite tactical gear FORT COLLINS, CO, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Angel Armor announced that its RISE Tactical Carrier, equipped …

Plano, TX Criminal Defense Firm Welcomes New Associate Attorney Jess Gambrell

PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Crowder Law Firm, P.C. is excited to share that Attorney Jess Gambrell has been hired as the newest addition to our practice. Attorney Gambrell complements our well-rounded team …

Author Patrick L. Scott Discusses ‘A Just Revenge’ and Its Themes of Vengeance on BrightWord Books

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Patrick L. Scott, known for his gripping storytelling and nuanced characters, was recently featured on The BrightWord Books Podcast to discuss his powerful novel, A Just …

Firm Performance Partners with BigScoots to Offer Clients Enhanced Legal Website Hosting

Firm Performance partners with BigScoots to offer its clients legal website hosting options for optimal security, reliability, and scalability. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BigScoots, a site-specific, fully …

TWO HILL FARRER ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED IN THE 2025 LAWDRAGON 500 X – THE NEXT GENERATION GUIDE

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Junior Partners Erika Silverman and Charles "Chase" Bakaly IV are recognized in the “2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next …

TWO HILL FARRER PARTNERS NAMED TOP LITIGATORS & TRIAL LAWYERS BY THE LOS ANGELES BUSINESS JOURNAL

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hill, Farrer & Burrill LLP announced today that Partners G. Cresswell Templeton III and William “Buz” White are recognized as “Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial …

Aerolib Physician Advisors Launches Comprehensive Solutions to Combat Soaring Hospital Denials & Boost Revenue Cycle

Aerolib's flagship offering, Aerolib COMPLETE, provides a comprehensive, all-inclusive solution for a single, transparent price. FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aerolib Physician Advisors, a leading provider of …

Imperial Advisory, Inc. Launches 'Imperial Advisory Alliance,' Announces Strategic Affiliation with NYC Advisors, LLC

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Imperial Advisory, a fractional CFO and C-suite advisory firm, today announced the formation of the Imperial Advisory Alliance, a new initiative designed to bring together a vetted …

OneAdvanced revolutionises workplace productivity with new AI Agents

UNITED KINGDOM, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on the success of OneAdvancedAI, the UK’s first sovereign AI platform, secure, trusted and safe by design, OneAdvanced, a leading provider of AI-powered sector-focused software, is raising the …

MatterSuite Launches Mobile App to Streamline Legal Operations Anywhere

MatterSuite launches its mobile app, empowering legal professionals to manage matters, docs, and deadlines from anywhere with seamless AI-powered efficiency. MILPITAS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In its mission to make …

BlackVue ELITE 8 Series Redefines Vehicle Surveillance with Extended Parking Mode and Unmatched Low-Light Performance

Power Saving Parking Mode Features Under 1 mA Current Draw and Under 1 Second Wake-Up Time. Clear Capture Under 0.03 Lux with Sony STARVIS 2 Sensor and Dual HDR SEONGNAM-SI, GYEONGGI PROVINCE, SOUTH KOREA, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Tommy Lee Ruff of Common Sense Economics, LLC Recently Featured on Close Up Radio

HARRISON, AR, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Common Sense Economics for the Family, founded by financial consultant and estate planner Tommy Lee Ruff, is proud to announce breakthrough contributions in the field of personal …

'Ergo-sum' Hardware-Based AGI Safety Architecture Grounded in Ethics and Quantum Logic unveiled

Inventor Daniel Solis Unveils “Ergo-sum”: A Hardware-Based AGI Safety Architecture Grounded in Ethics and Quantum Logic. ALEXANDRIA, VA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After decades of seeking solutions to AGI alignment - one …

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO WESTPARK CAPITAL CUSTOMERS: GWG L BOND INVESTORS URGED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION

Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes for A Free and Confidential Consultation to Discuss Pursuing an Additional Potential Recovery BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities law …

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SCF SECURITIES CUSTOMERS: GWG L BOND INVESTORS URGED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION

Contact the Law Firm of KlaymanToskes for A Free and Confidential Consultation to Discuss Pursuing an Additional Potential Recovery BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National investment loss and securities law …