Tag Archives: IALR

From the Platt Amendment to a ‘Friendly Takeover’: U.S. Influence and the Future of Cuba

By: Mariana Perez On February 27, 2026, President Donald Trump floated the idea of a “friendly takeover” of Cuba. After a campaign event in Texas, he stated, “[t]he Cuban government is talking with us. They’re in a big deal of trouble… They have no money, they have no anything right now. But they’re talking with […]

Digital Sovereignty or Digital Censorship? Brazil’s Social Media Crackdown and the Inter-American Right to Free Expression

By Daniel Comas-Sanchez In August 2024, Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court ordered the suspension of the social media platform X after the company failed to comply with judicial orders requiring it to appoint a legal representative in the country and follow court directives related to ongoing investigations into misinformation and online threats. The dispute, which had […]

Press Freedom and Democratic Transition in Haiti: The Inter-American Commission’s Recent Warning

By: Macey Hays  Haiti has faced profound political instability and escalating violence in recent years, marked by the absence of a president, the lack of elections, violent gang warfare, and economic chaos. In such a fragile democratic context, independent media plays a critical role in informing the public and holding authorities accountable. However, reporters in […]

Conservation against National Security: A Comparative Analysis

By: Katrina Erwin The U.S. government’s plan to build a border wall inside Big Bend National Park has sparked concerns about the impact of such projects on environmentally and culturally significant areas. In recent years, border wall construction within Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument has disrupted Native American burial sites, wildlife, and the surrounding environment, […]