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

By Dr. Anatoliy Yarovyi — Senior Partner

Updated: 26 Oct 2026

The amparo constitucional serves as Mexico’s primary constitutional protection mechanism against extradition. After the formal extradition opinion is issued, you have 30 days to file an amparo indirecto before a federal district court, challenging violations of constitutional rights or treaty provisions. The court can suspend 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 can extend proceedings, providing time for parallel Red Notice challenges and evidence gathering.