Brief adjustments to the contribution of historical sociology to Latin-American constitutionalism

Abstract The main objective of the article is to present historical sociology as a method capable generating innovative approaches field Latin American constitutional law. Considering logic long term (long durée), problematizes need overcome constituent dynamics only construction future reach strategy unveiling continuities. Based on elements Brazilian reality, presents two cases in which potential for applying constitutionalism region indicated. First, permanence authoritarian legality through performance courts after democratization region. Second, normative and infra-constitutional formation public administration Brazil. methodology used analytical essay its foundation, indicating concrete problems presented, opening hybridization disciplines.