Category Archives: Student Blog

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 […]

Total Peace Plan: Colombia’s Race to End Armed Violence through Civil Negotiations.

By: Adrian Peraza For decades, violence has plagued Colombia. Since the 1960s, the country has faced numerous instances of kidnappings, executions, and drug trafficking operations orchestrated by criminal organizations. Upon entering office in 2022, President Gustavo Petro aimed to put an end to the violence through his proposed “Total Peace” plan. The policy was designed […]

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 […]