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JANUARY 1, 2008Ecuador
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The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador at Art. 23 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador at Art. 23 states:
JANUARY 1, 2008Dominican Republic
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The Constitution of the Dominican Republic at Art. 8 (1) refers
The Constitution of the Dominican Republic at Art. 8 (1) refers
JANUARY 1, 2008Colombia
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Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
Colombia abolished the death penalty in 1910.
JANUARY 1, 2008Costa Rica
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Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
Costa Rica has been abolitionist since 1887.
JANUARY 1, 2008El Salvador
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The death penalty was abolished in El Salvador in 1983 for all crimes
The death penalty was abolished in El Salvador in 1983 for all crimes
JANUARY 1, 2008Chile
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The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
The death penalty for ordinary crimes was abolished in 2001.
JANUARY 1, 2008Uruguay
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The Constitution of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1967) at Art. 26 states: ‘the death penalty shall not be applied to anyone.’
The Constitution of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay (1967) at Art. 26 states: ‘the death penalty shall not be applied to anyone.’
JANUARY 1, 2008Honduras
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The Constitution of the Republic of Honduras at Art. 66 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Honduras at Art. 66 states: "The death penalty is prohibited."
JANUARY 1, 2008Nicaragua
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The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states:
The Constitution of the Republic of Nicaragua (1987) at Art. 23 states: "The right to life is inviolable
JANUARY 1, 2008Venezuela
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In 1863 Venezuela formally abolished the death penalty, making it the first modern state to do so.
In 1863 Venezuela formally abolished the death penalty, making it the first modern state to do so.
JANUARY 1, 2008Cambodia
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The Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia (1993) at Art. 32 states:
The Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia (1993) at Art. 32 states:
JANUARY 1, 2008Paraguay
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The Constitution of Paraguay (1992) at Art. 4,
The Constitution of Paraguay (1992) at Art. 4, "The Right to life," states in part: "The death penalty is abolished."