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In this task, you are given a sentence in English and your task is to translate it into Spanish. In translation, keep the numbers and capitalization (capitalize only the first word of each sentence and name).
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It is essential that this long overdue step be taken.
answer:
¡Es algo que hay que lograr de una vez!


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Furthermore, I would like to say that the Council believes that 1999 was an important year in the field of justice and home affairs.
answer:
Independientemente de eso, quisiera decirles que, en opinión del Consejo, 1999 fue un año relevante en lo que respecta a los ámbitos de justicia y asuntos interiores.


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The situation of the Palestinians has always been the core issue of the conflict.
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La situación de los palestinos ha sido siempre el asunto central del conflicto.