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 […]
By: Abigail Plouff, 2L In December, 2019, reports emerged that a highly contagious coronavirus called COVID-19 originated in Wuhan, China. The virus spread worldwide, as the World Health Organization classified it as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. On April 1, 2020, there were approximately 884,075 recorded cases of COVID-19 globally. Canada and the United […]
