Chilean

Chilean Firm Prieto Advances Two New Counsel in Criminal Law and Disputes Division

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Santiago, Chile — The Chilean law firm Prieto has recently advanced its legal team by promoting María Jesús Becerra and Agustín Prado to the position of counsel, a move that notably strengthens its criminal law and disputes practice groups. This enhancement within the firm highlights a strategic commitment to growth and expertise in these key legal areas. Prieto, renowned in Chile for its comprehensive service offerings, has been expanding its influence in the legal sphere, particularly in sectors that demand highly specialized knowledge such as criminal law and dispute resolution. The promotion of Becerra and … Read more

Chilean Legal Team Seeks Arrest of Israeli Soldier for Alleged War Crimes in Gaza

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Santiago, Chile — Human rights lawyers in Chile are seeking the arrest of an Israeli soldier, alleging his involvement in war crimes during military operations in Gaza. This legal action marks a significant escalation in international attempts to hold individuals accountable for the long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestinian groups. The lawsuit, filed recently in Chilean courts, accuses the soldier of participating in the killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, an area that has seen recurrent hostilities. Chile’s substantial Palestinian community, one of the largest outside the Arab world, solidifies the country’s interest in Middle … Read more

Chilean Lawyers Seek Justice: File Complaint Against Israeli Prime Minister for Crimes in Gaza

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Amman, Jordan – A group of nearly 100 Chilean lawyers, mostly of Palestinian descent, has filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The complaint alleges crimes against humanity, genocide, and war crimes committed in Gaza. Led by former ambassador Nelson Hadad, lawyer Rodolfo Marcone, and academics Roberto Mayorga, Juan Banderas, and Hassan Zeran, the group presented the complaint on December 22 in The Hague, with assistance from criminal lawyer Juan Carlos Manriquez. The complainants, who belong to the largest Palestinian community outside of the Palestinian State, are … Read more

Chilean Lawyers Demand Accountability for Israeli Occupation Crimes in Gaza Strip, Seek Justice at International Criminal Court

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Santiago, Chile – Over 100 Chilean lawyers, many of whom have Palestinian roots, have lodged a complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding the Israeli occupation’s alleged crimes in the Gaza Strip. The lawyers argue that the Israeli actions constitute genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, which they claim violate the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949. Lawyer Juan Carlos Manriquez stated that the complaint was filed in accordance with the Rome Statute, and the ICC will commence its review starting next Monday. The concerns and requests of nearly 100 Chilean colleagues were incorporated … Read more