Legal Concepts
Amparo: The Writ of Protection in Mexican Law
Introduction The amparo (writ of protection) is Mexico’s central constitutional remedy, designed to protect individual rights against acts of public authority. Derived from the Mexican …
Constitutional Review in Mexico: Abstract and Concrete Control
Introduction Mexican constitutional review operates through a dual system of abstract and concrete control, blending elements of the Kelsenian centralized model and the American diffuse model. The …
Conventionality Control in Mexican Law
Introduction Conventionality control (control de convencionalidad) is a judicial doctrine requiring all state authorities, particularly judges, to review domestic laws and acts for consistency with …
Fundamental Rights in the Mexican Constitution
Introduction The Mexican Constitution contains an extensive catalogue of fundamental rights, primarily in Chapter I (Articles 1 through 29), which was substantially reformed in 2011 to incorporate …
Human Rights Principles in Mexican Law
Introduction The 2011 human rights reform established a set of constitutional principles governing the interpretation, application, and enforcement of human rights in Mexico. These principles — …
Legal Certainty and Due Process in Mexican Law
Introduction Legal certainty (seguridad jurídica) is a fundamental principle of Mexican constitutional law, rooted in the civil law tradition’s emphasis on predictability, clarity, and stability …
Rule of Law and Constitutional Supremacy in Mexico
Introduction The rule of law (estado de derecho) is a fundamental principle of the Mexican legal system, rooted in the Constitution’s supremacy and the binding force of law on all persons and …
Separation of Powers Under the 1917 Constitution
Introduction The separation of powers (división de poderes) is a foundational principle of the Mexican constitutional order, established in Article 49 of the Constitution. The federal government is …