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Tuesday, 8 September 2026

Policy

Mexico’s Supreme Court makes indigenous interpreters non-waivable

SCJN Pleno ruled unanimously that indigenous people have a right to an interpreter from first contact with criminal-justice authorities, including as witnesses. Maya amparo. Ruling to be translated into Maya.

La Jornada Maya

Policy

Spain seeks Catalan, Basque and Galician as official EU languages

Spain asked the Irish EU presidency to put the three languages back on the 22 September General Affairs Council agenda, tying timing to enlargement. About 20 million speakers. Unanimity still required.

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