Constitution of the Argentine Nation 1853, as amended to 1994
Protection from Violence
  • English
    In the Argentine Nation there are no slaves: the few who still exist shall become free as from the swearing of his Constitution; and a special law shall regulate whatever compensation this declaration may give rise to. Any contract for the purchase and sale of persons is a crime for which the parties shall be liable, as well as the notary or officer authorizing it. And slaves who by any means enter the nation shall be free by the mere fact of entering the territory of the Republic. (Sec. 15)
  • Spanish
    En la Nación Argentina no hay esclavos: los pocos que hoy existen quedan libres desde la jura de esta Constitución; y una ley especial reglará las indemnizaciones a que dé lugar esta declaración. Todo contrato de compra y venta de personas es un crimen de que serán responsables los que lo celebrasen, y el escribano o funcionario que lo autorice. Y los esclavos que de cualquier modo se introduzcan quedan libres por el solo hecho de pisar el territorio de la República. (Art. 15)
Protection from Violence
  • English
    … any kind of tortures and whipping, are forever abolished. … (Sec. 18)
  • Spanish
    … Quedan abolidos para siempre … toda especie de tormento y los azotes. … (Art. 18)
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Sections from Chapter I on Declarations, Rights and Guarantees.
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Sections from Chapter I on Declarations, Rights and Guarantees.