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Digital technologies and Civil Procedure: a comparative analysis between Europe and Latin America

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Francesco Olindo Dal Maso
PhD Student University of Florence
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37417/rivitsproc/3340

Published 2026-04-30

Keywords

  • civil procedure,
  • digital justice,
  • Europe,
  • Latin America,
  • access to justice

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Dal Maso, F. O. (2026). Digital technologies and Civil Procedure: a comparative analysis between Europe and Latin America. Revista Ítalo-Española De Derecho Procesal, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.37417/rivitsproc/3340

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Abstract

Civil justice is undergoing major transformations due to the progressive digitalization of legal proceedings. In this context, dialogue between Europe and Latin America is essential to foster a systemic and cultural analysis that may enhance cooperation. While Europe focuses on technological tools for proceedings, Latin America develops digital methods to improve dispute resolution and access to justice.

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