The Road to Nowhere: Five Years After Deadly Protests, Chile Settles for the Status Quo
By: Marco Pagano, 2L On November 12, 2019, President Piñera made a historic address, in what would become the most-watched presidential speech in modern Chilean history. This address announced a multipartisan agreement to overhaul the country’s constitution. The previous month had nationwide protests that left thirty-four people dead, 3,400 injured, and 8,800 arrested. Almost four […]
A Deadly Breakup: The Current Decline of Canada and India’s Relationship
By: Noah Bruster, 2L On October 14, 2024, Canada expelled top Indian diplomats from its borders and India responded by removing top Canadian diplomats from its own borders. While it may initially appear shocking this joint expulsion is the rock-bottom point in the deteriorating relationship between the countries. The tenuous relationship between Canada and India […]
Mexico Elects its First Female President
By: Mia Baranovsky, 2L After more than two hundred years of solely male leaders, Mexico’s first female and Jewish president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, was sworn into office on October 1, 2024. Born on June 24, 1962, in Mexico City, Sheinbaum has dedicated her life to engaging in both scientific and political pursuits, inspired by her […]
The End of Rent Control in Argentina: A Free-Market Solution with Complex Consequences
By: Andres Torres, 2L In December 2023, Argentinian President Javier Milei repealed Argentina’s rent control laws, a major step in his neoliberal reform agenda. Enacted in 2020, these laws sought to cap rent increases and protect tenants by mandating tenant-controlled leases for a minimum of three years. However, unintended consequences soon developed: landlords rapidly withdrew […]
El Pueblo Manda: Mexico Approves Judicial Reform
By: Morgan Hirsch On September 15, Mexico became the first country to allow voters to elect judges at all levels, including its Supreme Court, marking a dramatic shift in its judicial appointment process. Traditionally, the Senate affirmed Mexico’s Supreme Court judges based on a shortlist submitted by the president. This new reform, passed by a […]
The Impact of Globalization on National Sovereignty: Brazil Bans X
By: Anthony Costa, 2L Culture has been the United States’ largest export since the world became globalized and intrinsically connected. American English is the most spoken form of English worldwide, over 118 countries and territories have McDonald’s, and American music inventions such as blues, jazz, country, rock and roll, and rap are listened to globally. […]
A New Wave of Student Activism: Political Protests Across the Americas
By: Gabi Zlatanoff, 2L Increasing political tension across the Americas has led to a rise in student-led protests concerning funding for various humanitarian and electoral concerns. The political passion of the youth is more fervent than ever, and their voices reign loud over their discontent. Student protests have historically been a cornerstone of humanitarian reform […]
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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 & […]