INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAWMAKING IN LATIN AMERICA: BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY, HUMANITY, AND EXTREME VIOLENCE (original) (raw)

This paper examines the evolution of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Latin America, focusing on the juxtaposition of European legal principles and local interpretations among the emerging independent nations. It delves into the contradictions faced by the Creole elite during the formation of Latin American states, where adherence to European standards of warfare was perceived as both a legitimate aspiration and a necessary step toward forging a unique identity. The analysis includes historical examples and emphasizes the region's contributions to international lawmaking, while critiquing the implications of viewing these contributions as merely peripheral.