Argentina Supreme Court orders forensic review of medical protocols for detained human rights offenders

The Argentine Supreme Court issued Acordada 21/2026, mandating a report from the Forensic Medical Corps regarding the health status of individuals convicted or prosecuted for crimes against humanity. While the court frames this as a procedural medical review, it potentially facilitates house arrest or medical release for the 76 currently incarcerated offenders, sparking debate over the judicial treatment of past state-sponsored violence.