Argentina capital recognizes same-sex marriage for tourists
May 21, 2012
The city of Buenos Aires passed a resolution Friday that will recognize same-sex marriages for non-citizens, making it the fourth district in Argentina to legalize such marriages. The new law allows tourists and other foreigners to exercise the same marriage rights afforded to citizens of Argentina....... [more] 
Argentina lawmakers approve gender identity law
May 10, 2012
The Argentine Senate approved a measure on Wednesday that allows people who want sex-change surgery or hormone therapy to have these treatments covered under their public or private health plans. The measure, known as the Gender Identity law, also allows any adult to change his or her gender or birt....... [more]
Argentina lower house passed same-sex marriage bill
May 5, 2012
On May 5, 2010, the Argentine Chamber of Deputies passed a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in that country and giving gay couples the right to adopt children. Prior to the the lower legislature's approval of the bill, fifty thousand Argentineans had marched in favor of the legislation in November....... [more]
Argentina ex-general sentenced to life for 'Dirty War' crimes
March 31, 2012
On March 31, 2011, an Argentine federal court sentenced former general Eduardo Cabanillas to life in prison for his involvement in that nation's 1976-1983 "Dirty War." Cabanillas was convicted of murder, torture and illegal imprisonment of detainees. The Dirty War was a systematic governmental campa....... [more]
Argentina Supreme Court legalizes abortion for rape victims
March 14, 2012
The Supreme Court of Argentina ruled on Tuesday that rape victims cannot be prosecuted for seeking abortions. The Supreme Court unanimously affirmed the lower court's ruling which allowed a 15-year-old girl to obtain an abortion after she was sexually assaulted by her stepfather. In its decision, th....... [more]
UN rights office expresses concern over deaths in South America prisons
February 10, 2012
Amerigo Incalcaterra, the regional representative for South America from the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), expressed concern Tuesday over the violence in prisons in South America after the death of at least three prisoners in Uruguay, two in Argentina, two in Venezuel....... [more]
Argentina must protect rights of indigenous groups: UN expert
December 9, 2011
UN Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Rights, James Anaya, on Thursday urged Argentina to strengthen protection of human rights, rights to education and land ownership for indigenous groups as well as to establish sorely needed dialogue with government. His comments came after an 11-day visit to Arg....... [more]
UK approved new constitution for disputed Falklands
November 6, 2011
On November 6, 2008, the UK and Falklands governments approved a new constitution for the disputed South Atlantic Islands. Under the new document, primary governing power is vested in the Falkland's local government but the British governor to the territory retains the power to veto its actions "in....... [more]
Argentina ex-military officers sentenced to life for crimes against humanity
October 27, 2011
An Argentine court on Wednesday sentenced 12 former military and police officers to life in prison for crimes against humanity. The defendants were charged and convicted of various crimes that took place in the Escuela de Mecanica de la Armada (ESMA), which was used by the former military dictatorsh....... [more]
Argentina high court struck down ban on marijuana possession
August 25, 2011
On August 25, 2009, the Argentine Supreme Court unanimously held that possession of small amounts of marijuana for private, personal consumption that does not endanger or harm third parties is not punishable by law. The ruling reversed a lower court ruling that had convicted five defendants for poss....... [more]
16 countries file briefs against Alabama immigration law
August 5, 2011
Sixteen countries on Wednesday filed briefs in the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama against the controversial Alabama immigration law that expands restrictions on undocumented immigrants. Central and South American countries, including Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil and Col....... [more]
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