The U.S. ban on trading with the Petro
Since the announcement of its creation in December 2017, the Petro -the Venezuelan cryptocurrency-, has generated opinions and actions by individuals and some governments. Three months...
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Fundamental considerations on humanitarian aid
Humanity has faced emergency situations that have threatened people's integrity and dramatically worsened their living conditions. In general, they occur at...
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Humanitarian crisis: what does it mean?
Deteriorating living conditions can cause major social imbalances in any society. However, not every deterioration should be considered an emergency. According to the...
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The Petro, the Venezuelan cryptocurrency. Legal considerations.
The current economic crisis in Venezuela has generated opinions and actions on the part of the National Government as well as its detractors. As part of the economic strategy proposed by...
¿Qué significa una investigación preliminar de la Corte Penal Internacional? [What Does a Preliminary Investigation by the International Criminal Court mean?]
International Justice has defined mechanisms to enforce the law. Before rendering a verdict and determining responsibilities, the International Criminal Court (ICC) undertakes an investigation whose scope is...
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Keys to identifying a crime against humanity
In the news, audiovisual programs and even in conversations between people, the term crimes against humanity is often used, without being clear about which crimes are identified under...
The crime of sexual harassment is an issue to be addressed by the justice system.
In the work or academic environment, professionalism is not the only important quality to qualify these spaces. Respect for human rights in the relationship generated is fundamental...
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Keys to the operation of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace in Colombia
In September 2015, the creation of a Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) was agreed upon in Colombia, in an attempt to determine responsibilities for the violent events that occurred...
Extrajudicial killings: another task for International Justice
The right to life is the most sacred guarantee for all human beings. It has been recognized in Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,...
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Third parties cover arbitration costs: advantages and disadvantages for justice
Even access to justice involves, in most cases, the use of economic resources. Which are not always available to the plaintiff. Payment of fees...