Lights and Shadows of the New Latin American Constitutionalism from a Neoconstitutionalist Perspective

The New Latin American Constitutionalism was an unprecedented source of hope for the people which continent, by implying the placement at the top of the legal system of the set of basic rights and ways of direct political participation essential to achieve authentic democracy and effective respect for dignity of the citizen. Regrettably, the New Latin American Constitutionalism carried within it a series of delays that greatly spoiled it. Through this work we claim the Constitution as an irreplaceable tool to achieve real democracy and authentic social justice, exposing the achievements of the New Latin American Constitutionalism and proposing alternatives to improve its weak points.