Documents last visited 7 December 2023
Political Constitution of Peru 1993, as amended to 2023
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English
Every person has the right:
…
17. To participate, in individually or associated form, in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the Nation.
… (Art. 2) - Spanish
Toda persona tiene derecho:
…
17. A participar, en forma individual o asociada, en la vida política, económica, social y cultural de la Nación.
… (Art. 2)
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Political Constitution of Peru 1993, as amended to 2023 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2023). According to Art. 48: “Official languages of the State are Castilian and, in the zones where predominant, Quechua, Aymara and the other aboriginal tongues are also, in accordance with the law.”
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Political Constitution of Peru 1993, as amended to 2023 (Spanish), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2023).
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Chapter I on Fundamental Rights of the Person.
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Chapter I on Fundamental Rights of the Person.
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The English translation of Article 9 is not correct. The number of Congressmen is one hundred thirty.