What role does Mexico’s amparo process play in fighting extradition?

The amparo constitucional serves as Mexico’s primary constitutional protection mechanism against extradition. After the formal extradition opinion is issued, you have 15 days to file an amparo indirecto before a federal district court, challenging violations of constitutional rights or treaty provisions. This suspends execution of the extradition order pending resolution. Appeals can extend to Tribunales Colegiados de Circuito and potentially the Supreme Court on constitutional questions. The amparo process typically adds 6 to 12 months to proceedings, providing crucial time for parallel Red Notice challenges and evidence gathering.