On May 21, the Casa de América headquarters in Madrid will host the event “An Order in Dispute: The Relevance of International Law and Human Rights Today: A Look at Latin America,” coinciding with the launch of the 100th Deusto Human Rights Notebook, coordinated by Professor Felipe Gómez Isa of the University of Deusto.
This dialogue aims to foster reflection on the implications for Latin America of the current international context, marked by changes in global governance dynamics and the role of the United States following the start of President Donald Trump’s new term.
The 100th Deusto Human Rights Notebook, entitled “Human Rights: Achievements and Challenges,” is a commemorative issue featuring contributions from experts in various fields (NGOs, academia, international organizations) who reflect on the progress made in the defense and protection of human rights since the end of World War II.
Program:
Welcome Remarks:
– Moisés Morera, Programming Director of Casa de América.
– Gorka Urrutia, Director of the Human Rights Institute at the University of Deusto.
Presentation:
– Encarnación La Spina, Professor of Philosophy of Law and Director of the Deusto Human Rights Notebooks Collection.
The International (Dis)order Fostered by the Trump Administration:
– Felipe Gómez Isa, Professor of International Law at the University of Deusto.
The Challenge of Human Mobility in Latin America:
– Felipe González Morales, Professor of International Law at Carlos III University of Madrid, and former United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Migrants.
Towards a Refounding of Human Rights from the Latin American Experience:
– Cristina de la Cruz, Professor of Philosophy and Researcher at the Human Rights Institute of the University of Deusto.
Date and Time:
– Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
Venue:
Ambassadors’ Hall, Casa de América. Free entry until capacity is reached.
