estaban menoscabando
-they/you were diminishing
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menoscabar

Los rápidos cambios generados por la globalización estaban menoscabando la función del Estado Nación en la lucha contra la degradación ambiental.
The rapid changes deriving from globalization were eroding the role of the nation State in combating environmental degradation.
En Angola, el Embajador Larraín se reunió con miembros del Gobierno, quienes indicaron que las sanciones estaban menoscabando la capacidad militar de la UNITA.
In Angola, Ambassador Larraín met with members of the Government, who observed that UNITA's military capability was being adversely affected by the sanctions.
Cuando hubo el escandaloso intento de privar al señor Le Pen de su mandato, ustedes recurrieron a la competencia nacional y no quisieron confirmar que las autoridades francesas estaban menoscabando sus derechos.
When the scandalous attempt was made to deprive Mr Le Pen of his mandate, you had recourse to national competence and were unwilling to confirm for yourselves that the French authorities were interfering with his rights.
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