Category Archives: IALR Posts

The Ultimate Crossroads: Food and Energy at the Intersection of Protests, Tyranny, and Foreign Policy in Cuba

By: Patrick M. Denny, 2L Throughout this year, Cuba has been dealing with large-scale issues in sourcing food and producing energy. Power outages have been affecting millions of residents due to deteriorating infrastructure, the US embargo, and a decline in fuel imports from allies like Russia. Issues in providing energy and food were exacerbated by […]

Prometea: Revolutionizing Judicial Efficiency in Argentina Through Artificial Intelligence Powered Legal Solutions

By: Lauren Cerda, 2L Prometea is an artificial intelligence tool developed and pioneered in Argentina with the goal of streamlining bureaucratic processes and optimizing the delivery of justice to benefit citizens. While many countries remain skeptical about integrating artificial intelligence into the judicial system due to concerns over reliability, Prometea seeks to address these challenges. […]

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 […]