Latin American International Law in the Twenty-First Century

Latin America has been a pivotal site for influential and innovative developments in international law since the colonial era. Throughout much of the twentieth century, Latin American politics were entangled with the political and economic interests of the United States. Today, as the global order shifts, scholars and legal practitioners are grappling with the current restructuring and potential transformation of international relations—and what this means for international law in the region.

This collection of essays brings together a group of highly regarded scholars to present a broad survey of Latin Americaâs approaches and contributions, historically and presently, to the field of international law.

Comprehensive, diverse, and multidisciplinary, the book covers recent developments in areas like environmental regulation, internet regulation, Indigenous rights, LGBTIQ rights, and public health, among others. It also considers more traditional themes, such as law and development, the doctrine of nonintervention, human rights, and jurisdictional disputes in the Spanish colonies.

A timely publication covering an ever-evolving region, Latin American International Law in the Twenty-First Century explores the role of Latin American politics on the world stage. Theories, perspectives, and methods of international law are expertly interwoven with those of sociology, political science, anthropology, philosophy, history, and economics to present a dynamic and multifaceted work of scholarship.

Alejandro Chehtman is Dean and Professor of Law, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, Argentina, and Executive Director of the Latin American Society for International Law. Originally from Argentina, with degrees from UBA and the LSE, Chehtman writes mainly on international criminal law, international humanitarian law, and transitional justice, with a focus on philosophical and empirical approaches.

Alexandra Huneeus is Evjue Bascom Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Law, Society and Justice at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Originally from Chile, Huneeus grew up in the US, studied at UC Berkeley, and writes about international law, rights movements, and courts, with a focus on Latin America.

Sergio Puig is Chair in International Economic Law at the European University Institute and Evo DeConcini Professor of Law at UArizona. He is Co-Editor in Chief of the Journal of International Economic Law and a board member of the American Journal of International Law. Originally from Mexico, with degrees from ITAM and Stanford, Puig writes mainly on international trade and investment law, business and human rights, international courts, and empirical legal studies.