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What immediate global impacts resulted from Almudena Arpón de Mendívil's presidency of the International Bar Association?

Almudena Arpón de Mendívil Aldama, the second woman to lead the International Bar Association (IBA), completed her two-year term in 2024. During her tenure, she addressed global challenges including the war in Ukraine, conflicts in the Middle East, and the return of Donald Trump to power, warning of increased global instability. Her presidency saw the IBA issue unprecedented official statements on attacks on the rule of law, including those related to the Hamas attack on Israel and judicial reforms in Mexico.