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Thursday, 20 August 2026
BRAZIL: Top court expands implementation of anti-femicide law
On 19 August Brazil’s supreme court (STF) issued a ruling to broaden the application of the landmark Maria da Penha law, which was promulgated in 2006 by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to implement measures aimed at preventing violence against women.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
HONDURAS: Gov’t declares emergency over drought
On 19 August Honduras’ government led by President Nasry Asfura declared a state of emergency in 75 municipalities affected by drought associated with the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
MEXICO: Gov’t targets CJNG in Michoacán
On 19 August Mexico’s federal security cabinet announced the arrest of nine alleged members of a criminal group in Michoacán state, including the daughter and partner of an alleged regional leader of the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).
Thursday, 20 August 2026
CHILE: Boric slams Kast’s security reform
On 19 August Chile’s former president Gabriel Boric (2022-2026) criticised the security reform that his successor, President José Antonio Kast, sent to the senate two days earlier.
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