2024 Winter Fellow

Martina Jaramillo

Martina Jaramillo is a high school senior from Miami, Florida, pursuing an International Baccalaureate and with a passion for political science, journalism, and youth advocacy.

As a writer and researcher, she has explored the intersections of public policy and social equity, contributing to projects like USA Today's Food Access and Health Research initiative. Martina also serves as chair of the Miami-Dade Youth Commission, where she advocates for policies that empower young people to engage in their communities and democracy. She is particularly interested in educational equity and voting rights and has traveled to Washington, D.C., to call for nationwide legislation to advance these goals.

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Barcelona's Housing Crisis

Housing Policy

November 10, 2024

In Barcelona, Spain, the large amount of both legal and illegal short-term rentals throughout the country has driven up housing prices. As the number of illegal short-term rentals has increased exponentially and been blamed for worsening inflation, the Mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, has announced a ban on all short-term tourist rentals throughout the city. This brief will explore the history and context of this issue, the impact of this issue on society, and policy options going forwards.

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