Political Constitution of the Republic of Colombia 1991, as amended to 2023
Obligations of Private Parties
  • English
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    The exercise of the rights and liberties recognized in this Constitution implies responsibilities.
    Every person is obligated to obey the Constitution and the laws.
    Duties of the person and of the citizen are:
    1. To respect the rights of others and not to abuse one's own;
    …
    4. To defend and disseminate human rights as the foundation of peaceful coexistence;
    … (Art. 95)
  • Spanish
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    El ejercicio de los derechos y libertades reconocidos en esta Constitución implica responsabilidades.
    Toda persona está obligada a cumplir la Constitución y las leyes.
    Son deberes de la persona y del ciudadano:
    1. Respetar los derechos ajenos y no abusar de los propios;
    …
    4. Defender y difundir los derechos humanos como fundamento de la convivencia pacífica;
    … (Art. 95)
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Political Constitution of the Republic of Colombia 1991, as amended to 2023 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024). According to Art. 10: “Castilian is the official language of Colombia. …”

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Political Constitution of the Republic of Colombia 1991, as amended to 2023 (Spanish).

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Articles are located in Title II on Rights, Guarantees, and Duties and Chapter I on Fundamental Rights.