Blaz Gutierrez

Graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law and Editor-in-Chief of its International Arbitration team. Previously worked at the International Center for Transitional Justice in New York.

Mexico Reacts to Legalization of Marijuana in US States

The chief of the Mexican president-elect’s transition team, Luis Videgaray, has confirmed a meeting between Enrique Peña Nieto and President Barack Obama. Peña Nieto was elected in July

By Blaz Gutierrez

November 9, 2012

CO-6 Coffman Miklosi Race to be Determined by Denver County

Going into the evening it seems that Mike Coffman (R) has prevailed against Joe Miklosi (D) with election officials releasing 63% of the vote. Coffman leads by 6% points, but

By Blaz Gutierrez

November 6, 2012

Is America Ready for Its First Latino President?

The 2012 election is almost over and President Obama is a favorite to win in many circles. Considering his historic election as the first black President, perhaps now is the

By Blaz Gutierrez

November 5, 2012

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(Arizona) -Durante las últimas décadas, los comités centrales del partido, intereses especiales partidarios, y los tribunales supervisados por jueces nombrados por los partidos han construido una pared institucional alrededor de

By Blaz Gutierrez

October 31, 2012

Bilbray/Peters Race could determine winner in Mayor’s Race

It just so happens that the majority of those considered to be San Diego’s “swing” voters reside in the area covered by the 52nd Congressional District. The success that

By Blaz Gutierrez

October 28, 2012

Plescia Win Could Block Tax Increase

2/3 Vote Veto-Proof Super Majority at Stake To read the political mail you would think there wasn’t anyone running for any office worth voting for. But,

By Blaz Gutierrez

October 21, 2012

Filner Attacks Convention Center Funding “No Tax Increase Without Public Vote”

The City Council-approved financing for the expansion of the San Diego Convention Center has become the most interesting issue separating Mayoral candidates Carl DeMaio and Bob Filner. It is

By Blaz Gutierrez

October 17, 2012

Ohio Early Voting Lawsuit: Victory Dealt to Obama

Photo: Scout Tufankjian for Obama for America In a one sentence opinion, the Supreme Court handed President Obama an important victory in Ohio today. The ruling, simply stating "The

By Blaz Gutierrez

October 16, 2012

Berman Sherman Debate Turns Ugly over Appeal to Party Base

Photo: Jay L. Clendenin The increased political competition made possible by the California Open Primary has led to numerous circumstances in which members from the same party will face off.

By Blaz Gutierrez

October 12, 2012