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Calvo Clause |
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A provision in an agreement between a private individual and a foreign state that says, in effect, that "aliens are not entitled to rights and privileges not accorded to nationals, and that, therefore, they may seek redress for grievances only before local authorities." Under the Calvo Clause, a claimant waives the right to apply to his or her government or to another forum for protection if a claim is denied by local authorities. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Gonzalez also points out that the so-called Calvo Clause in Mexican diplomacy and laws precludes the possibility that foreign citizens in Mexico could appeal to their home countries for intervention. In order to allow foreigners to enter into the agreement contained in the Calvo Clause, Mexico requires all foreigners to apply for and obtain a permit from the Foreign Relations Secretariat (SRE) prior to contracting to acquire real estate in Mexico. |
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