Open AccessClass Actions in Argentina, Brazil and Chile
Author(s) -
Francisco Verbic
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
vestnik universiteta imeni o.e. kutafina (mgûa)/vestnik universiteta imeni o. e. kutafina
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2782-6163
pISSN - 2311-5998
DOI - 10.17803/2311-5998.2022.89.1.105-115
Subject(s) - latin americans , legislation , legislature , context (archaeology) , class (philosophy) , political science , public administration , law , geography , computer science , artificial intelligence , archaeology
The paper presents an overview of the conventional, constitutional and legislative context in which class actions are working in three Latin American countries: Argentina, Chile and Brazil. First of all, the article will consider the conventional level of class actions regulation within the framework of the Inter-American human rights system. The introduction of class actions in the constitutions will be analyzed subsequently. The article also will deal with legislation amendments necessary to ensure the protection of thee rights in the context of class actions and the most relevant latest developments in the field, identifying recent procedural reforms and drafts on the matter.