The new rules in Brazil appear to be the first national policy that restricts how tech companies can control their sites, analysts say.
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Mexico’s Supreme Court Votes to Decriminalize Abortion
The ruling sets a precedent for the legalization of abortion nationwide.
Mexico’s Supreme Court Votes to Decriminalize Abortion
The ruling, which sets a precedent for the legalization of abortion nationwide, follows years of efforts by a growing women’s movement in Mexico.
Poland’s Government Wins Vote on Media Bill, Despite Losing Majority
The bill, which would ban non-European companies from controlling Polish broadcasters, was narrowly approved in a chaotic session in a win for the right-wing government.
Italy’s Mr. Fix-It Tries to Fix the Country’s Troubled Justice System — and Its Politics, Too
The issue has become a test for whether Prime Minister Mario Draghi can really change Italy.
France Adopts Laws to Combat Terrorism, but Critics Call Them Overreaching
After several attacks, the government said it needed more tools to hunt down terrorists and prevent extremist ideas from spreading. Critics call the laws heavy handed.
Argentina Formally Recognizes Nonbinary People, a Latin American First
Argentines no longer have to be identified as female or male on their national identity documents, the latest step in President Alberto Fernández’s push for gender equality.
How New Laws Across India Are Seeking to Ban All Interfaith Marriages
After a woman, who was born a Sikh, married a Muslim man, her parents accused him of kidnapping. Now, new laws across India are seeking to ban all interfaith marriages.
What’s at Stake in the Fight Over Voting Rights
Here’s a breakdown of the themes in the state laws that Republicans are passing.
Behind China’s Takeover of Hong Kong
One year ago, the city’s freedoms were curtailed with breathtaking speed. But the clampdown was years in the making, and many signals were missed.