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This site is dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in all its forms.
Who am I? I am an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations at Creighton University.
This site provides information on my research and teaching interests, which are broadly comparative in nature. Be sure to check out the listing of useful blogs, teaching resources, and summaries of my latest research projects.
Erika Moreno
Department of Political Science and International Relations
Creighton University
Office: 325 Eppley Building
This site provides information on my research and teaching interests, which are broadly comparative in nature. Be sure to check out the listing of useful blogs, teaching resources, and summaries of my latest research projects.
Erika Moreno
Department of Political Science and International Relations
Creighton University
Office: 325 Eppley Building
Areas of Research
- Democratic institutions and inter-branch relations (e.g. executive, legislative, and accountability branches)
- Latin American politics (with emphasis on Colombia, Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, and Cuba)
- Human rights and the Human rights ombudsman (Defensoria del Pueblo) in the Americas
- US-Cuban relations
Recent Publications include:
- 2018. “The Defensoria del Pueblo: Public Advocate for Human Rights in the Americas.” Panoramas. ( https://panoramas.secure.pitt.edu )
- “Improving the Democratic Brand through Institution Building” Ombudsmen and Corruption in Latin America, 2000-2011.” 2016. Latin American Policy. 7(1): 126-146.
- “The Contributions of the Ombudsman to Human Rights in Latin America, 1982-2011” 2016. Latin American Politics and Society. 58(1): 98-120.
- “The Power of the Pen: Human Rights Offices Improve Human Rights Provisions in Latin America?” (with Richard C. Witmer, II). 2015. Human Rights Review. 17(2):143-164.
- “Where Capacity and Incentives Meet: Presidential Authority and Property Rights in Latin America.” (with Richard C. Witmer, II). 2015. Politics and Policy.43(3):315-346.
- “Policy Mandates and Re-Election among Single Issue Parties” 2013. Social Science Journal. 50(2): 189-194.
Forthcoming Publications :
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Cuba-U.S. Bilateral Relations: New Pathways and Policy Choices (Oxford University Press, Fall 2019). With M. Kelly & R. Witmer, II.
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From Justitieombudsman to Defensor del Pueblo: Human Rights Ombudsman in Latin America (Cambria Press, Forthcoming May 2020)
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Research links
Report of US-Cuban Property Rights Resolution:
The Ombudsman in Latin America:
Wikispace site (Ombudsman notes):
https://professormoreno.wikispaces.com/space/content?showTeams=W12744984&showType=all&showStatus=active&rid=3
Wallwisher board:
http://padlet.com/erikamoreno/4J1eSXIfKi
DROP ME A LINE
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erikamoreno@creighton.edu
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phone |
402-280-2388
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address |
Department of Political Science and International Relations
2500 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178 |
