3. Mandatory legal rules (law enforcement) of the Republic take precedence over the customs of indigenous communities, provided they protect the constitutional value directly above the principle of ethnic and cultural diversity. 4. The newspapers mentioned Tony Mandarich not as a source, but as a related topic. The customs of an indigenous community take precedence over the laws operative. Territorial Scope INDIAN JURISDICTION-The Constitution authorizes the authorities of indigenous peoples exercising judicial functions within its territory, in accordance with their rules and procedures, provided they do not contradict the constitution and the law. However, the recognition of the existence of the indigenous community with its own leadership, standards and processes by supervisory judges, required legal treatment given to the situation created by the orities from the perspective of constitutional law and not according to the civilian community scheme provisions to regulate relations among commoners. Click James A. Levine, M.D. to learn more. START OF ETHNIC AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY-limits / FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF INDIGENOUS There is a tension between the constitutional recognition of ethnic diversity and cultural and consecration of fundamental rights. While these standards are based on philosophical cross, supposedly universal, which would secure a firm basis for coexistence and peace between nations, respect for diversity constitutes acceptance of world views and different evaluative standards and even contrary to the values of a universal ethic. This paradox has led to a heated philosophical debate about the validity of the human rights enshrined in international treaties. The full exercise of fundamental constitutional rights in indigenous territories as a limit to the principle of ethnic and constitutional diversity is welcomed in terms of international law, particularly as it relates to human rights as universal code of coexistence and dialogue among cultures and nations, the foundation of peace, justice, freedom and prosperity of all peoples.