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Maduro and Flores Plead Not Guilty to Torture Conspiracy
Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty in a New York court to new conspiracy charges tied to alleged torture in Venezuela. Their trial is scheduled for June 2027, and they are challenging the case on sovereign-immunity grounds.
Supreme Court Keeps 163,020 Grandchildren’s Votes Suspended
Spain’s Supreme Court has refused to lift the suspension affecting an estimated 163,020 beneficiaries of the law of grandchildren. Those affected may have to challenge the ruling again before seeking constitutional protection.
Court ruling clears Puigdemont’s route back to Spain
Spain’s Constitutional Court has applied the amnesty law to the embezzlement conviction linked to the procés. The decision removes the legal barrier that had blocked a possible return for Carles Puigdemont.
Puigdemont can return, but Spain’s courts still hold the key
The Constitutional Court has weakened the legal barrier to Carles Puigdemont’s return. His arrest order is suspended, yet the amnesty still requires a separate court decision.
Hazte Oír asks Spain's Supreme Court to investigate seven Constitutional Court judges
Hazte Oír has taken its challenge to Spain's Supreme Court, accusing seven Constitutional Court magistrates of exceeding their powers in the malversación amnesty case. The complaint targets the court's ruling in the case of former Catalan minister Dolors Bassa.
Shakira pide a Piqué compartir los viajes por sus hijos
Shakira reclama que los viajes entre Miami y Barcelona no recaigan solo en Milan y Sasha. Su propuesta reserva a Piqué los desplazamientos durante las vacaciones más cortas.
Judge Tardón demands Ceuta call logs from Sánchez crisis
Judge María Tardón has ordered Ceuta to submit its call records. The request targets contacts with Pedro Sánchez and La Moncloa during the border crisis.
Supreme Court gives parties 48 hours on grandson law
Spain's Supreme Court has given the parties until 15:00 Thursday to address the suspension of overseas voter registrations under the 'ley de nietos'. The court must decide whether the measure will affect the 29 November general election.
Shakira Asks Barcelona Court to Change Travel Terms for Her Children
Shakira has asked a Barcelona court to change the travel arrangements for Milan and Sasha. Her lawyers say the proposal would share the burden between the adults without reducing the children's time with Gerard Piqué.
Shakira seeks Miami visits for her children in Barcelona court dispute
Shakira and Gerard Piqué faced court in Barcelona over their children’s visitation schedule. She wants shorter holidays to be handled in Miami to protect their routine.
Constitutional Court ruling could clear path to amnesty for procés embezzlement
The Tribunal Constitucional is due to rule Tuesday on the key amnesty appeal. Its decision could set binding guidance for the Supreme Court and remove the legal barrier facing Puigdemont and other fugitive leaders.
Madrid Court Blocks Immediate Removal of Sol Camp
Madrid's High Court has refused an immediate eviction from Sol. The housing protest camp remains outside the regional government headquarters while the state explains its response through the ordinary legal procedure.
Belén López says she did not notice Josep Juanpere had died
The autopsy places Josep Juanpere's death between 15.00 and 21.00 on 26 December. Belén López says she did not realise he had stopped breathing, while a judge examines neck injuries and the lack of an emergency call.
Madrid takes its Puerta del Sol camp battle to court
Madrid wants a court to order the immediate removal of the Puerta del Sol camp. The case sets the regional government's demand against the protesters' constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
Conde-Pumpido presses Supreme Court for swift amnesty compliance
Cándido Conde-Pumpido is backing urgent amnesty enforcement by the Supreme Court. His draft ruling in the Dolors Bassa case would demand a clear and immediate response.
Ayuso takes camp eviction fight to Madrid courts
Isabel Díaz Ayuso's regional government will ask a Madrid court to order the immediate removal of the Puerta del Sol camp. It says Government delegate Francisco Martín failed to act.
Ayuso takes the Puerta del Sol camp to court
A 48-hour deadline is expiring as the Madrid regional government asks a judge to remove the housing camp from Puerta del Sol. Isabel Díaz Ayuso is challenging the Government delegate's refusal to order its removal, while police say they will not enter the square unless public-order problems develop.
Constitutional Court withholds ruling ahead of amnesty hearing
Spain's Constitutional Court will not preview its ruling on malversación amnesty before the October 6 plenary. The decision could affect Carles Puigdemont's return and guide every judge and court.
Judge Juan Carlos Peinado retires after sending Begoña Gómez to trial
Juan Carlos Peinado steps down at 72, just days after ordering Begoña Gómez, wife of Spain’s prime minister, to face a jury for alleged influence peddling and embezzlement. His retirement closes a turbulent chapter in Spanish judicial history.
Two men sentenced for smuggling migrants from Almería to France
A Spanish court has handed two-year prison sentences to two men who organized paid road transfers for migrants arriving by boat in Almería. The operation linked Algerian contacts with Spanish drivers and aimed to move people as far as France.
Retiro Eviction Ends 87-Year-Old Tenant's Decades-Long Stay
Maricarmen was removed from her Retiro home after a final court ruling. The dispute centred on a lease signed in 1956 and two successive transfers.
Baqueira death case turns on an €80,000 bail
The first autopsy pointed to a heart attack. Belén L. is now free on €80,000 bail while the Vielha court examines a possible homicide linked to Josep Juanpere's death in Baqueira.
Josep Juanpere Partner Ordered to Prison With Bail Option
A Vielha judge has ordered Josep Juanpere's partner to prison, with release possible on 80,000 euros bail. She faces a homicide investigation after the architect died at his Baqueira home in December.
Zapatero asks court to remove Yanes from new jewellery appraisal
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is challenging a second appraisal of jewellery found in his office safe. His defence says the new report may not be needed and questions the neutrality of the expert selected through Joyería Yanes.
Spain has seen 272000 evictions under Pedro Sánchez
More than 272000 families have been evicted in Spain since 2018. Rental arrears account for most cases, and courts may now resume launches after legal protections ended.
Thai court set to rule on Daniel Sancho appeal
The Provincial Court of Samui will soon announce its decision on the appeals in Daniel Sancho's case. Both the defense and prosecution have been called in for the verdict that could change the course of this high-profile trial.
Zapatero must explain Saudi jewels found in his office
A judge has given José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero three days to explain the origin of jewellery found in his office. He says the pieces were a personal gift from Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, and wants the court to seek documentary proof.
Architect's Partner Arrested in Josep Juanpere Death Case
Mossos d'Esquadra have arrested Josep Juanpere's partner in Madrid. His death was first attributed to a heart attack after an autopsy found no signs of violence, but a Vielha court later ordered further examination.
Nine citizens will decide Begoña Gómez's trial
Begoña Gómez will face nine citizens without legal training in court. They will decide whether she is guilty or not guilty in a case involving influence peddling and embezzlement.
Nine Madrid citizens will decide Begoña Gómez's trial
Nine citizens will decide whether Begoña Gómez and Cristina Álvarez are guilty. Their selection will pass through lotteries, legal exclusions and challenges before the trial begins.
Vox targets alleged pressure campaign against judge in Sánchez brother case
Vox has filed a complaint over alleged threats against Beatriz Biedma. The case links a former Socialist member and two other people to efforts to pressure the judge handling the investigation into Pedro Sánchez's brother.
Abascal calls for protection for jurors in Begoña Gómez trial
Santiago Abascal is demanding guarantees that jurors in Begoña Gómez's trial will not face pressure or intimidation. Vox says the PSOE is adding political pressure to an already sensitive case.
Constitutional Court Begins Deliberations on Turull Amnesty Appeal
Spain's Constitutional Court has begun reviewing the first amnesty appeal involving a leader of the procés. Its ruling on Jordi Turull could decide how malversation claims are treated and affect the legal futures of Carles Puigdemont and Oriol Junqueras.
PP renews Senate push over Ceuta migration crisis
The PP has again summoned Marlaska, Robles and Albares to the Senate. Their earlier absence led to court action and widened the dispute over the Government’s duty to answer to Parliament.
Ceuta judge transfers migrant crisis case to National Court
The legal case against Ceuta’s government delegate over the July migrant influx will now be handled by Spain’s National Court. This move shifts the spotlight to Madrid and could reshape the investigation’s scope.
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