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Feijóo's Expulsion Proposal Criticized Amidst Rising Xenophobia and European Scrutiny

The author criticizes Feijóo's proposal to expedite the expulsion of criminals, connecting it to fascism and contrasting it with democratic ideals. A recent poll shows that 20% of Catalonians would vote for Orriols, highlighting rising xenophobia and the influence of far-right parties. The European ...

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Spanish Supreme Court Rejects Amnesty Request, Opens Path to Constitutional Court Appeal

The Spanish Supreme Court rejected Carles Puigdemont and Toni Comín's amnesty request for embezzlement, but this allows them to appeal to the Constitutional Court, which is expected to approve the amnesty law, excluding embezzlement, setting a legal precedent.

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EU Rejects Spain's "Amnesty Law," Catalan Language Bid

The European Commission rejected Spain's "amnesty law" for Catalonia, and its efforts to make Catalan an official EU language failed due to opposition from at least seven countries, including Germany and Italy; the EU also criticized Spain's interference in the BBVA-Sabadell merger.

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Rondonia Grants Amnesty to Illegal Amazon Deforestation, Impacting JBS

Brazil's Rondonia state passed a law on April 28th, granting amnesty to cattle ranchers who illegally deforested the Jaci-Parana conservation area, voiding \$280 million in fines and dissolving the protected area; this benefits JBS, who purchased 12% of its Rondonian cattle from illegal sources.

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Belarus Amnesty Excludes Political Prisoners

Belarus announced an amnesty for 8-9 thousand prisoners for the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, excluding political prisoners, unlike the 258 released through pardons last year, indicating a stalled negotiation tactic with the West.

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21,000 Ukrainian Deserters Return to Duty Under Amnesty Program

Amidst the ongoing war in Ukraine, 21,000 soldiers who deserted their posts have returned to active duty by March 2025 to avoid prosecution, addressing a critical personnel shortage and bolstering military operations; a legal amnesty was implemented to facilitate their return, resolving the issue of...

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Peruvian Congress Approves Amnesty for Human Rights Abusers

The Peruvian Congress approved an amnesty shielding perpetrators of grave human rights abuses during past conflicts, provoking outrage from victims and raising concerns about legal and moral implications, violating international laws and contradicting national constitutional mandates.

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Peruvian Congress Grants Amnesty, Reinforces Immunity Amidst Public Outrage and Crime Crisis

Amidst rising insecurity and a record-low 2% approval rating, the Peruvian Congress passed legislation granting amnesty for human rights abuses during the Internal Armed Conflict (1980-2000) and reinstating parliamentary immunity, while the government proposed controversial solutions for tackling cr...

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Dilma Rousseff Granted Amnesty for Dictatorship-Era Torture

Former Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff was granted amnesty and R$ 100,000 compensation for torture and persecution during the 1964-1985 military dictatorship, following a unanimous decision by the Amnesty Commission, reversing a previous rejection under Jair Bolsonaro's government.

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Bolsonaro Discharged, Plans to Attend Pro-Amnesty Rally

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from the hospital on Sunday after three weeks of treatment for an intestinal obstruction, and plans to attend a rally on Wednesday supporting amnesty for those involved in the January 2023 riots, despite facing legal challenges and an election ...

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Ukraine's Amnesty for 21,000 Deserters Highlights War's Strain

Faced with a shortage of soldiers, the Ukrainian army has offered amnesties to 21,000 deserters who returned to service by March 2025, highlighting the strain of the war and the need for manpower.

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Ukrainian Army Desertion: Amnesty Addresses Symptoms, Not Root Causes

Over 20,000 Ukrainian soldiers deserted during the war, but an amnesty allowing their voluntary return to duty was enacted, addressing the problem but not the underlying issues of exhaustion and poor leadership. Almost 123,000 desertion cases are under investigation, but only 7% have been fully inve...

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