El principio de proporcionalidad en la jurisprudencia del tribunal constitucional

This text refers to the origin, development and meaning of the principle of proportionality, according to its evolution in case law, both comparative law and in our legal system. The principle of proportionality has its roots in Germany, being developed by the constitutional jurisprudence of this country, and then expand its application in Europe, the American system of human rights and the various Latin American countries. Thus, the paper examines the emergence and development in Europe the principle of proportionality and its application made by the jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court, considering a statement of the statements that are considered more representative in this regard.