By: Camila Chediak, 2L The COVID-19 outbreak left nations around the globe scrambling to provide relief to billions of people. The pandemic created an unprecedented disruption that has been met with a wide range of government responses from every country—though not all responses have been praised. One recent unpopular response to the pandemic comes from […]
By: Nicole Vila, 2L In 2019, much of Latin America erupted in political turmoil—Peru’s President dissolved the country’s Congress; Honduras’ President allegedly received bribes from drug lords; and protests in Ecuador caused government members to flee the capital city. A downturn in economic growth throughout the region exacerbated the issue many countries faced: lack of […]
By: Joyce Wu, 2L As COVID-19 continues to race around the globe, countries have scrambled to implement emergency measures to inhibit the spread of infection. In Colombia, where various armed groups have been at war with the government since the 60s, the current global health crisis has further emphasized the delicate and dangerous sociopolitical complexities […]
By: Jeanelle Gomez, 2L Whether the Constitution applies abroad continues to be left unclear. And in recent years, globalization has dramatically shifted the traditional notions surrounding territorial borders. Ideas and individuals now cross borders with ease like never before. Nations increasingly act beyond its borders affecting citizens and non-citizens abroad. While this discussion was traditionally […]
