Spring 2024 GGR Recipient
Alexis Ramirez (School of Law)
The study explores informal constitutional norms in Latin America, employing comprehensive methodology including textual analysis, case studies, and interdisciplinary perspectives. Focused on various countries with diverse constitutional histories, it aims to uncover instances where these norms have shaped governance and legal systems significantly. Through comparative analysis, it reveals commonalities and distinctions, shedding light on contextual factors driving the emergence and evolution of these norms. This research contributes to understanding the region's constitutional landscape, offering insights for policymakers and legal scholars, and laying groundwork for future research within the Civil Law tradition.