In 1863 Venezuela formally abolished the death penalty,...
In 1863 Venezuela formally abolished the death penalty, making it the first modern state to do so
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In 1863 Venezuela formally abolished the death penalty, making it the first modern state to do so. Art. 58 of the Constitution states: "The right to life is inviolable. Neither the law can provide for the death penalty, nor any authority put it into effect."
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- (Sources: The sun, Malaysia, 15/04/2001)
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