ICCAL BLOG
A space for analysis, reflection, and dialogue on constitutionalism, democracy, and human rights in Latin America.
Hantavirus, Earthquakes, and a collapsed Healthcare System
In July, the Venezuelan Ministry of Health confirmed three deaths from hantavirus in Anzoátegui state,…
The seemingly legal curtailment of civic space: from Russia to Latin America
Authoritarian governments have expanded their repertoire. They no longer rely solely on threats, disappearances, or…
Cracking down on Dissent in the Name of Peaceful Coexistence: Venezuela’s Hate Speech Law
Maintaining a legal ban on hate speech—even in a context of democratic openness—would require, at…
Are Restrictions on International Freedom of Movement a Form of Repression in Authoritarian Regimes?
Are restrictions on international freedom of movement a form of repression in authoritarian regimes? That…
Persistence of Authoritarianism: What the Brazilian Criminal Justice System offers for the Venezuelan Transition
According to The Economist’s Democracy Index (2024), Brazil was classified as a “flawed democracy”: better…
Victims’ Participation in Transitional Justice: Lessons from Guatemala for Reflecting on the Transition in Venezuela
Despite mixed experiences, security risks for victims, and participatory fatigue after decades of mobilization, Guatemala…
Advancing Re-Inter-Americanization for Venezuela: Toward a Gender-Sensitive Democratic Reconstruction
The discussion regarding the paths and standards for a transition in Venezuela continues to raise…
Inspired by Brussels? What the EU’s Democratic Standards Can Offer a Democratic Transition
The EU has no explicit authority to regulate how its member states organize their democracies….
Alchemy of Peace: Lessons from Colombia for Venezuela
In April 2024, in Dabeiba, a town in northwestern Colombia, seven former military personnel who…
The Paradox of the Spanish Transition
An analysis of the Spain’s democratic transition offers a lesson for debates on Venezuela’s future:…