The Political Function of Constitutional Control in Colombia 1910-1930

Some of the democratic accomplishments of the Colombian constitutional reform of 1910 included: the creation of public actions of unconstitutionality, the separation of public powers, the independence of administrative entities, electoral guarantees, and freedom of the press. This paper reviews the role of Colombian constitutional control between 1910 and 1930 and concludes that most cases heard and decided during that period of time were not consistent with the major concerns and discussions of the constituency at the time.