In a strong commitment to streamline the judicial system, the National Government officially appointed 29 magistrates, prosecutors, and public defenders on July 22, 2026, adding 6 federal associate judges. Among the highlights is Juan Tomás Rodríguez Ponte, who will take over Federal Court No. 2 in Lomas de Zamora to intervene in high-profile cases.
Un juez brasileño impuso nuevas restricciones al expresidente Jair Bolsonaro, prohibiéndole recibir al presidente argentino Javier Milei en plena campaña electoral. Flavio Bolsonaro calificó de tirano al magistrado por la medida tomada el 18 de julio de 2026.
"Pasamos 17 años buscando la verdad". Esta fue la frase que resumió la dolorosa pero esperanzadora lucha de tres hermanos escoceses. Robert, Michael y David Porter se negaron a aceptar que la muerte de su madre, Jean Hanlon, en la isla de Creta en 2009, fue un accidente. Gracias a su perseverancia, lograron condenar al responsable.
El próximo 17 de julio se conmemorará un nuevo aniversario del ataque que en 1994 costó la vida a 85 personas. La cita, frente a Pasteur 633, mantendrá viva la exigencia de verdad y justicia, con un importante operativo de tránsito en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
A court in Asunción might announce the verdict this Monday, July 13, 2026, for former Argentine Senator Edgardo Kueider and his partner. They were arrested in 2024 carrying over $200,000 in undeclared cash across the border. This high-profile case highlights ongoing legal cooperation between Paraguay and Argentina against economic crimes.
The Economic Crimes Court of Asunción is set to deliver its verdict on July 13, 2026, in the case of former Argentine Senator Edgardo Kueider and his partner, Iara Guinsel. They are accused of attempting to smuggle over $200,000 USD. The prosecution has requested a prison sentence of two years and two months.
El juez Martín Cormick dio vía libre al reclamo del Colegio Público de Abogados de la Capital Federal contra los artículos 10 y 56 de la Ley de Modernización Laboral, que afectan el cobro de honorarios y responsabilizan a los letrados por las costas.
El juez Martín Cormick habilitó el amparo colectivo del Colegio Público de Abogados contra dos artículos de la Ley de Modernización Laboral. La medida busca proteger el libre ejercicio profesional y la retribución justa frente al pago de sentencias en cuotas.
El juez Martín Cormick resolvió que el planteo del Colegio Público de la Abogacía de la Capital Federal tramite como acción colectiva. La demanda busca declarar la inconstitucionalidad de los artículos 10 y 56 de la Ley 27.802, que afectarían el ejercicio profesional y el cobro de honorarios.
Nearly two weeks after the tragic train accident in Buenos Aires, the San Isidro Prosecutor's Office received toxicology results ruling out alcohol or substances in her blood. The investigation moves forward with hope to clarify the moments before the crash in Martínez.
On July 8, 2026, an Argentine court sentenced Claudio Villamide to 3 years of suspended prison for the 2017 ARA San Juan submarine tragedy, where 44 crew members died. Three other Navy chiefs were acquitted. Prosecutors are evaluating an appeal.
The Federal Oral Court of Santa Cruz has convicted the former Submarine Force Commander by a majority for negligent damage and breach of duty. The other three former Navy high-ranking officers were unanimously acquitted. The grounds for the sentence will be announced on August 21, 2026.
On July 3, 2026, a historic agreement was signed to transfer criminal justice to the City of Buenos Aires (CABA). The city will now handle non-federal cases such as slander, abuse, and kidnappings, strengthening the local judicial system.
On July 3, 2026, Argentine Federal Judge Marcelo Martínez De Giorgi removed five investors acting as complainants in the $LIBRA cryptocurrency scandal. The decision was requested by the accused, Mauricio Novelli, who argued they failed to prove direct harm or wallet ownership. The investigation, tied to a controversial tweet by President Javier Milei, continues.
Thirty-eight days after the tragic femicide of 14-year-old Agostina Vega in Córdoba, Argentina, her mother Melisa Heredia has spoken out. After being officially accepted as a private prosecutor in the case, she revealed her fears that accomplices of the main suspect remain free, demanding justice for her daughter.
Oscar Jégou and Hugo Auradou, previously cleared in December 2024, now face an appeal hearing this Wednesday from New Zealand. The players prepare to face the legendary All Blacks while legal proceedings continue remotely.
A high-profile corruption case has taken a dramatic turn in Argentina. Prosecutor Sergio Mola has formally requested the detention of Martín Insaurralde, a powerful former mayor and provincial cabinet chief, following explosive videos recorded by his ex-wife showing bundles of US dollars in their luxury home. The case has captivated the nation.
A landmark Argentine court ruling recognized that pesticide spraying harms public health but absolved seven agricultural producers. Two rural environment officials received prison sentences for neglecting their duties, highlighting the state's failure to regulate agrochemicals.
In a significant legal development, Manhattan prosecutors have requested to dismiss the third-degree rape charge against former film producer Harvey Weinstein. The decision comes after accuser Jessica Mann expressed her refusal to testify for a fourth time, following an exhausting legal journey that spanned multiple trials and appeals since the case first emerged.
The Supreme Court of Buenos Aires has established that Artificial Intelligence cannot replace human judges. The new regulation prohibits AI from valuing evidence or making decisions, marking a historic precedent for the region's legal security and technological ethics.
Federal Judge Luis Armella ordered raids on properties linked to top model Jésica Cirio in Buenos Aires on June 22, 2026. Authorities seized $19,000 USD, firearms, and substances. The case involves extortion and money laundering allegations connected to former politician Martín Insaurralde, uncovering a complex web of illicit enrichment.
José Naón Giménez was 20 years old when his father, a former military officer under a restraining order, murdered his mother and brother, severely wounded him, and then took his own life. Now, the sole survivor has broken his silence to warn about the limitations of the judicial system in cases of gender-based violence.
A major legal victory for Argentine soccer: The Civil Appeals Court confirmed the AFA's relocation to Pilar, annulling the national government's attempt to appoint auditors. This shifts the football association's oversight from national to provincial jurisdiction, securing its administrative independence.
In a landmark decision, Buenos Aires Judge Mariano López suspended the privatization of AYSA, Argentina's largest water company. The ruling responds to concerns about environmental liabilities and insufficient guarantees for safe drinking water access for millions of residents.
Argentina's National Criminal Economic Court ruled that a high-profile money laundering investigation involving a luxury estate must proceed in Buenos Aires City rather than a quieter provincial jurisdiction. The property—officially declared at just $1.8 million—was actually valued at $17 million plus $4 million in vintage cars. The case returns to Federal Judge Verónica Straccia.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
