Latin American Network of International Economic Law (Red Lat-DEI)
Established in 2009, the Latin American Network of International Economic Law (Red Lat-DEI) serves as the first regional branch of the Society of International Economic Law (SIEL). Red Lat-DEI is an international, non-partisan, non-profit, and non-governmental organization with the following objectives:
- Unify Educational and Research Institutions: Foster collaboration among educational and research institutions across Latin America.
- Promote Dialogue: Encourage vibrant discussions on International Economic Law (IEL) within the region.
- Facilitate Knowledge Exchange: Enable the sharing of insights among academics, lawyers, judges, and representatives of international organizations.
- Support Academic Events: Promote academic events and projects on IEL themes.
- Incentivize Exchange Experiences: Encourage exchange experiences among IEL scholars, researchers, and students to foster cross-cultural learning and collaboration.
Functions
To achieve these objectives, Red Lat-DEI undertakes the following activities:
- Organizing conferences, regional and sub-regional seminars, workshops, and other meetings.
- Publishing research and promoting essay competitions to stimulate literature development in the region.
- Collecting and disseminating information on research, educational activities, and other developments in international economic law relevant to Latin America.
Previous Conferences, Themes and Publications:
- 6th Red Lat-DEI Conference, 11 July 2023, Universidad Externado de Colombia
Hosted by: Universidad Externado de Colombia
Theme: “Perspectives on Latin American International Economic Law in Times of Crisis”
Conference Program can be found here
- 5th Red Lat-DEI Conference, 14-15 October 2019, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México
Hosted by: Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM)
Theme: “Setbacks in the International Economic Order: Impacts on Latin America”
Conference Program can be found here
- 4th Red Lat-DEI Conference, 7-9 September 2018, Universidad de Costa Rica
Hosted by: Universidad de Costa Rica
Theme: “The Challenges of Latin America in the Face of the International Economic Governance Crisis”
Information about the conference can be found here
- 3rd Red Lat-DEI Conference, 22-24 October 2015, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Hosted by: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Centro Universitario de Brasilia (UniCEUB), Escola de Direito de Sao Paulo da Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV Direito SP), Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Universidade Federal da Paraiba (UFPB), Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
Theme: “The Role of Latin America in International Economic Law”
Publication can be found here
- 2nd Red Lat-DEI Conference, 28-29 October 2013, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Hosted by: Universidad de Chile, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Perú
Theme: “Where is Latin America Headed in International Economic Law?”
Conference Program can be found here.
- Inaugural RED Lat-DEI Conference, 8-9 September 2011, Universidad Externado de Colombia
Hosted by: Universidad Externado de Colombia
Theme: “The State and Future of International Economic Law in Latin America: From Trade to Investment”
Conference Program can be found here
Additional Initiatives:
- Global Jurist Prize
Purpose: Recognizes outstanding academic contributions in IEL annually.
Eligibility: Undergraduate and postgraduate students can submit papers in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.
Current Edition: 3rd edition in 2024.
Call for paper can be found here
- Latin American Moot Court
Purpose: An annual competition promoting the study and research of IEL for students in law, international relations, and international trade.
Focus: Participants analyse international trade developments through the lens of the WTO, WTO Dispute Settlement System, Andean Community, CAN Court, MERCOSUR, and Latin American Free Trade Agreements.
Languages: Spanish and Portuguese.
First Edition: 2024
More information can be found here.
For more information about Red Lat-DEI, please visit our blog or contact us directly at redlatdei@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter (@RedLatDei) or join our LinkedIn group (Red Latinoamericana de Derecho Economico Internacional (Red LatDEI)).