Geopolitical Pressure Builds Around Panama Canal
By: Vanessa Levy Gonik The Panama Canal, which registers approximately 14,000 transits annually, accounts for six percent of global trade. The United States is the top user of the Canal, with 66% of 2019 cargo traffic either beginning or ending its journey at a U.S. port. Meanwhile, China—though the main source of goods moving through […]
Trump’s 51st State Proposal: A Political Stunt or Feasible Reality?
By: Danielle Mena, 2L In recent political discourse, President Donald Trump has suggested that Canada should become the United States’ 51st state. This idea, though unconventional, has historical precedents; various proposals for U.S. expansion, including the annexation of Canada, have been discussed throughout history. Interestingly, in the 1950s, U.S. Congressman Timothy Sheehan introduced a congressional […]
The Crisis of Pretrial Detention in the Dominican Republic: Overcrowding, Corruption, and the Urgent Need for Reform
By: Yelyzaveta “Liza” Aleksyeyeva, 2L The Dominican Republic’s Constitution and penal code dictate that preventative detention is an “exceptional” measure, with six alternative options that do not involve prison time. Yet, the country continues to allow pretrial detention in nearly all criminal cases where no charges have been filed, without making structural changes to the […]
The Anarcho-Capitalist Economic Model: Argentina’s Milei and the Second Trump Administration
By: Orlando Calzado, 2L In his speech at Davos 2025, Javier Milei reaffirmed his commitment to create a “free market economy” and reduce regulatory intervention. As the president of Argentina, Milei has literally taken a chainsaw to government spending, aggressively cutting regulations in an effort to address Argentina’s economic crisis. Donald Trump, echoing similar rhetoric, […]
Erasing Femicide: Argentina’s Legal Backslide Sparks Debate
By: Jayson Fry, 2L Argentine President Javier Milei’s recent proposal to remove femicide as a distinct legal category from the country’s penal code has sparked widespread national and international outrage. This move represents a stark departure from Argentina’s ongoing efforts to address gender-based violence. The country has long struggled with pervasive gender violence, making this […]
Trump-Petro Tariff War Avoided and America’s Zero-Tolerance Approach to Immigration Policy
By: Kevin Gonzalez, 3L During the first week of his second term as President of the United States, Donald Trump’s administration deported 110 Colombian immigrants using military planes as part of his immigration crackdown. Colombia refused to allow the planes to land, citing the use of military planes as the reason for their denial. In […]
China’s Growing Influence in Latin America: Geopolitical Shifts and the Panama Canal
By: Michael Castillo Since the turn of the century, the People’s Republic of China has systematically reshaped its engagement with Latin America, evolving from a peripheral actor into a central economic and strategic force. This transformation reflects Beijing’s deliberate, multifaceted strategy, which integrates trade, infrastructure investment, and diplomatic initiatives to secure long-term economic and geopolitical […]
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IALR Presents its 2022-2023 Executive Board and Candidate Class
The Inter-American Law Review proudly announces its 2022-2023 Executive Board. Congratulations to these dedicated members of our law review: Editor in Chief: Ashley Rahaim Executive Editors: Sara Lazarevic & Marina Santos Managing Editor: David Scollan Student Writing Editors: Nicholas Pierre-Paul & Thalia Rivet Online Publications Editor: Kayla Wong Articles and Comments Editors: Melany Danielson, Sam Kramer, William Schwartz, & Giovanna Spargo Alumni Advisor […]
IALR Presents its 2021-2022 Executive Board and Candidate Class
The Inter-American Law Review proudly announces its 2021-2022 Executive Board. Congratulations to these dedicated members of our law review: Editor in Chief: Alexa Garcia Executive Editors: Kristina Thoren & Jessica Santos Managing Editor: Alejandra de la Camara Student Writing Editors: Camila Chediak & Alejandro Anselmi Gonzalez Online Publications Editor: Nicole Vila Articles and Comments Editors: Minerva Santiago Acevedo, Samantha Johnson, David Prieto & […]
