Presidential control of high courts in Latin America: a long-term view (1904-2006) = Control presidencial de las cortes supremas en América Latina: una mirada histórica (1904-2006)

In many Latin American countries the executive branch manipulatesthe composition of the Supreme Court, and judicial independence hasremained elusive. Because high courts can exercise judicial review and influencelower courts, incoming presidents often force the resignation of adversarialjustices or...

Full description