Judicial Review of the Public Administration in Latin American Countries

This book offers a comprehensive comparative analysis of judicial review of public administration across eighteen Latin American countries, examining constitutional foundations, judicial organization models, and the diverse array of administrative remedies developed throughout the region. From the constitutionally rooted amparo action to specialized proceedings such as the habeas data action, the compliance action, and actions against acts contrary to the public interest, the study traces how dualist and monist judicial systems have each shaped distinct paths toward administrative accountability. Drawing on primary legislation, constitutional texts, and doctrine—much of it examined here for the first time in comparative form—the author identifies both convergences and structural divergences among these systems, situating Latin America’s rich administrative justice tradition within a broader dialogue on the rule of law. The final chapter translates these comparative findings into concrete reform proposals for Türkiye’s administrative judicial system, making this study a valuable resource not only for scholars of Latin American and comparative public law, but for policymakers seeking to strengthen judicial protection against the administration.