Category Archives: IALR Posts

Welcome to our new additions

The Inter-American Law Review is excited to welcome its newest candidates. Congratulations to the following candidates: Ian Bertschausen Hailey Blanco Justin Boyd Emily Canney Conrad Clifton Brittany Dubins Miguel Fernandez Maia Fleischman Evan Friedland Amanda Greenberg Daniel Gross Olivia Hansen Bradley Jarrett Isabel Jolicoeur Cortney Knox Mark Lindemann Laura Montiero Michelle Perez Alexandra Rattinger Jesyca […]

The Petrobas Downfall and its Effects on Brazil’s Economy and Political System

BY: CHARLES VERCILLO At one time, owning stock in the Brazilian state-owned Petrobas oil company could be described as promising. However, that promise has waned as allegations of corruption and scandal have plunged the company into a formal “wide-ranging investigation” into the company’s business practices. This scandal, popularly known as “Operation Carwash” revolves around a […]

Mexican Kingpin “El Chapo” Seeks Speedier Extradition to the United States

BY: CONNIE CHEN Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán is back behind bars at the Altiplano prison—the same prison that he escaped from seven months ago. Except this time, he’s asking to be extradited to the United States, and he wants to go as soon as possible. “El Chapo” has become a legend in […]