As a professor of international law in Colombia and a former doctoral researcher at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, I focus on human rights, democratic governance, and the challenges posed by legal authoritarianism. I have been a professor and researcher for more than ten years. During this time, I have developed expertise in international law, human rights, and comparative law.
My doctoral research, supervised by Professors Karen Knop and David Dyzenhaus, as well as committee members Professors Galit Sarfaty and Richard Stacey, focused on the intersection of human rights law, democratic backsliding, and authoritarianism. I investigate the rise of 'illiberal' interpretations of human rights and how autocratic regimes engage with human rights institutions. I also explore how human rights can strengthen liberal democracies and address the growing resistance to human rights norms. I have published on these topics in peer-reviewed journals and have presented my research at international conferences and workshops.
