Glossary
Amparo
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A Latin American constitutional remedy protecting fundamental rights through expedited proceedings.
In more detail
Originating in Mexico, the amparo allows rapid judicial protection against acts of authority violating constitutional rights. Variants exist across Latin America and in Spain and the Philippines, functioning as a combined habeas corpus and constitutional injunction.
Related terms
- habeas-corpus
- judicial-review
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