Manuel García Pelayo
Manuel García Pelayo was a prominent Spanish jurist and academic who served as the first president of the Constitutional Court of Spain after the transition to democracy. His work in political theory and law has had a significant impact on Spanish jurisprudence. After stepping down from his judicial role, he returned to Venezuela with his wife Graciela Soriano, contributing to the academic landscape there and fostering scholarly discussions around personalism and political ideologies.
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Manuel García-Pelayo was recognized for his role as the first president of the Constitutional Court.
Felipe González defiende la actuación de Juan Carlos I en el 23-F: “No fue solo ejemplar, sino decisiva” | España
Spain· 2026-02-25
Manuel García Pelayo was the first president of the Constitutional Court and emphasized the need for the court to maintain its independence from political pressures.
El Constitucional en su laberinto | OpiniónSpain· 2025-09-26
Manuel García-Pelayo is cited for his views on the lack of a patented model for the division of powers.
Poderes públicos separados, pero concurrentes
Venezuela· 2025-05-11
Manuel García Pelayo's concept of 'auctoritas' is referenced in relation to Román José Duque Corredor's legal doctrine.
Duque Corredor (1941-2023): jurista, ensayista y poetaVenezuela· 2025-04-06
Manuel García Pelayo was an eminent thinker in law and politics, and the husband of Graciela Soriano de García Pelayo.
Semblanza de Graciela Soriano de García PelayoVenezuela· 2025-03-23
Manuel García Pelayo was the first president of the Tribunal Constitucional del Reino de España and a significant figure in Spanish politics.
Tres nombres, cuatro tiemposVenezuela· 2025-03-22
