Historical trajectory of Lusophone constitutionalism
The journey of Portuguese-speaking African countries
Keywords:
PALOP's, TADHP, human rightsAbstract
This article aims to analyse and reflect on the historical path of Portuguese-speaking constitutionalism from the perspective of the trajectory of African Portuguese-speaking Countries and taking into account the guarantee of Fundamental Rights enshrined in their respective legal systems and their elevation to a regional and international level. Considering the Portuguese influence, the 1976 Portuguese Constitution was identified as the starting point of the political-constitutional process of these five countries. It also focused on the socialist tendency that prevailed in the First Republic until the paradigm shift established in the Second (Democratic) Republic. In this trajectory, the analysis of some topics of convergence and divergence between the Portuguese reality and the African States was opened up. The same way, the mechanism for receiving international law adopted by the PALOPs was elevated. Finally, the individual's access to the African System for the Protection of Human and Peoples' Rights was highlighted, that is, taking into account the aspects inherent in safeguarding and guaranteeing the Fundamental Rights established both internally and internationally.
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