SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL LEGALIS ET POLITICA

Editorial

María Medina — 2025-09-01

The third issue of the LEGALIS ET POLITICA JOURNAL in 2025, corresponding to the months of September/December, is dedicated to the dissemination of work carried out on: Social control, organized crime, private justice, labor migration, migration policies, migrant workers, labor discrimination, working conditions, migration, policies, integration, stories of adaptation, comparative law, socio-legal perspective, Venezuelan experience.

Preface

Cristina Seijo — 2025-09-01

Comparative law perspectives between the US and Latin America reveal a division between the US common law system, based on case law, and the Latin American civil law system, centered on codified law of Roman origin. This difference is evident in how the law is constructed, but it also drives comparative studies focused on legal harmonization, the consolidation of human rights, the strengthening of institutions, and the search for solutions to common challenges, such as integration processes or the application of norms in the field of public international law.

New approaches to Social Control: Processes and methods based on the Prevention of organized crime

Luisa Rojas — 2025-09-01

The purpose of this article is to analyze the topic related to new approaches to Social Control: processes and methods based on the prevention of organized crime. The classic discussions of academics have been surpassed to the same extent that new perspectives, approaches and categories are introduced, under the pressure of unprecedented social realities. The alteration of the quality of the criminal act, the inefficiency of state agencies in criminal matters, the generalization of the fear of violence, the perception of impunity, among other phenomena, have placed issues such as privatization, informalization, deregulation, among others, at the center. To achieve the objective, a traditional or narrative review was carried out that consisted of an exhaustive search and analysis of the literature on the topic, including both classic works and recent scientific articles, highlighting bibliometric research and systematic reviews as categories of documentary research, with its own explicit methods and whose current trend is, mainly, the online search or in academic databases present on 2.0 platforms, without excluding the possibility of analyzing printed documents not digitized to date, as is still done in some disciplines. of the social sciences. For this reason, not everything is written about this ancient figure, since they are decantations that the doctrine develops from the inductive examination of the different penal institutions, sometimes expanded and consolidated by comparative criminal law.

Effects of U.S. immigration policy on the employment situation of migrant workers

Karol Liseth Baltazar Sotelo — 2025-09-01

This study analyzed the impact of the United States’ restrictive immigration policies on the working conditions and professional development of migrant workers, as well as their effects on businesses operating in the country. The main objective was to understand how these policies influence job stability, growth opportunities, and the inclusion of migrants in the labor market. A mixed methodology was used, combining quantitative analysis of official data and surveys with a qualitative approach based on semi-structured interviews with migrant workers.The findings show that restrictive immigration policies contribute to labor precariousness, as many migrants despite having experience and professional training in their countries of origin are forced to accept low-skilled and poorly paid jobs. This supports the labor market segmentation theory and highlights how structural barriers limit the potential of foreign human capital. Additionally, the shortage of migrant labor negatively affects productivity in key sectors of the U.S. economy, such as agriculture, construction, and services. Current immigration policies, which emphasize control over entry and residence, create conditions of vulnerability and exploitation. Migrants often face low wages, long working hours, and limited opportunities for professional advancement. These conditions not only undermine the well-being and aspirations of migrant workers but also impact businesses by increasing employee turnover and reducing operational efficiency. In response to these challenges, the study recommends strengthening labor protection policies and promoting the fair integration of migrants into the workforce. Recognizing and valuing the contribution of migrant labor is essential for both social equity and sustained economic development

Stories of adaptation: The Colombian Migrant experience in the U.S.

Alison Daniela Narváez Católico — 2025-09-01

This article analyzes the distinctive characteristics of Colombian migration to the United States, covering a representative period that extends from the 80s to the present day. Through exhaustive documentary research. The study focuses on the experience of 5 Colombian migrants where their experiences offer a qualitative and personal perspective on the challenges and opportunities in their adaptation process, including labor, social and cultural integration. With the help of a thematic analysis of the surveys and testimonies collected through the research, it was possible to identify patterns and trends that reveal the physical and mental consequences of migrants. Attention is also paid to the different obstacles that migrants have had to overcome, such as language barriers, discrimination and homesickness. In addition, the article discusses strategies that migrant respondents have developed during their years of residence to cope with difficulties and how to build a sense of belonging in their new home. Finally, the study offers a reflection based on the implications of Colombian migration for the United States, both in terms of its economic and social impact as well as its contribution to the cultural diversity that each country offers.

Bibliographic Review

Cira de Pelekais — 2025-09-01

Written by Carolina Moreno V. and Gracy Pelacani in 2023.

According to the authors, the work examines the phenomenon of Venezuelan migration in Latin America, with a special focus on the Colombian context, due to the process generated by the proximity and easy access to the border territory.

Rules and requirements for manuscripts submitted to the journal

Editors — 2025-09-01

Rules and requirements for manuscripts submitted to the journal

Evaluation form for research articles, literature reviews, reflective essays, short articles, or essays

Editors — 2025-09-01

Evaluation form for research articles, literature reviews, reflective essays, short articles, or essays