Latin America and the Caribbean

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International Law in Brief

U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals Rules Former El Salvadorian General Can be Deported for 1980s Killings (March 11, 2015)

Author: 
Monica Moyo

On March 11, 2015, in the Matter of Gen.

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International Law in Brief

OAS to Examine Reports on Fulfillment of Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights under the Protocol of San Salvador (February 24, 2015)

Author: 
Monica Moyo

On February 24, 2015, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights announced the first session of the

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International Law in Brief

IACHR Publishes Report on the Human Rights of Migrants and Others in Mexico (August 18, 2014)

Author: 
Nicole R. Tuttle

On August 18, 2014, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights published a report titl

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International Law in Brief

Argentina Seeks to Institute Proceedings Against the US Before the ICJ (August 7, 2014)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On August 7, 2014, Argentina submitted an application to the International Court of Justice (the Court) regarding a “[d]ispute concerning judicial decisions of the United States of America relating

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International Law in Brief

ICC and MERCOSUR Parliament Conclude Framework Cooperation Arrangement (August 4, 2014)

Author: 
Caitlin Behles

On August 4, 2014, the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Parliament of MERCOSUR concluded an Exchange of Letters for the

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International Law in Brief

Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Publishes Report on Violence Against Journalists and Media Workers (July 21, 2014)

Author: 
Nicole R. Tuttle

On July 21, 2014, the Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights published a

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International Law in Brief

IACHR Welcomes New Law Banning Physical Punishment of Children in Brazil (July 11, 2014)

Author: 
Nicole R. Tuttle

On July 11, 2014, The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights welcomed the passing of

The Pinochet Arrest and Possible Extradition to Spain

On the basis of an arrest warrant issued by a judge in Spain, British authorities are holding General Augusto Pinochet, the former head of state of Chile, on Spanish charges of crimes against humanity, including genocide and terrorism, that are alleged to have occurred during Pinochet's rule in Chile. It is anticipated that a request to extradite him to Spain will be forthcoming. 
 
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Topic 1
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3
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12
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Frederic L. Kirgis
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Human Rights
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Latin America and the Caribbean
Terrorism
Use of Force, and International Humanitarian Law