Description
1992 Constitution of Paraguay
Book Summary
This edition contains the complete text of the 1992 Constitution of Paraguay, a foundational document that marked the country's democratic transition after decades of authoritarianism. The reader will find the supreme law that establishes the foundations of the Paraguayan social rule of law, defines the separation of powers, recognizes fundamental rights, and abolishes the death penalty. An essential reference work for understanding Paraguay's current legal and political framework.
What is it about?
The 1992 Constitution of Paraguay, promulgated by the National Constituent Convention of 1991-1992, replaced the 1967 Constitution in a context of profound institutional reforms. The text is structured into several parts, beginning with a preamble that invokes God and recognizes human dignity as the foundation of the political order. Part I establishes the fundamental declarations, defining Paraguay as a social state of law—unitary, indivisible, and decentralized—with a democratic, representative, participatory, and pluralist system of government.
The work details popular sovereignty, which resides in the nation and is exercised through suffrage, and enshrines the separation of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial powers, with mechanisms for balance, coordination, and reciprocal control. Among its most relevant milestones, the 1992 Constitution abolished the death penalty, reaffirmed the commitment to human rights, and created institutions such as electoral justice to strengthen citizen participation. It also addresses Paraguay's integration into the international community, consolidating a legal framework oriented toward liberty, equality, and justice.
Main Themes
- Paraguayan constitutional law and the foundations of the social state of law
- Democratic transition and institutional reforms following authoritarianism
- Separation, balance, and reciprocal control of state powers
- Fundamental rights, human dignity, and the abolition of the death penalty
- Popular sovereignty, suffrage, and mechanisms for citizen participation
Who is it recommended for?
This work is intended for students and professionals in law, political science, and contemporary Paraguayan history. It is also highly useful for researchers, educators, public officials, and any reader interested in understanding the constitutional framework that governs the country's democratic life. It is an essential tool for those who need to consult the current legal text or analyze the process of Paraguay's institutional consolidation.
What this book offers
- Direct access to the full text of the 1992 Constitution, a key document of Paraguayan democracy.
- Understanding of the fundamental principles that structure the state and the system of government.
- Knowledge of the recognized rights and guarantees, including the abolition of the death penalty.
- Perspective on the historical and political context that led to the promulgation of this supreme law.
- Updated reference for the study of constitutional law and the institutional evolution of Paraguay.
Technical Data
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Classic Texts
- Collection: Laws
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: May 2025
- Number of pages: 148
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial Review
This paperback edition offers the 1992 Paraguayan constitutional text in a manageable and accessible format, ideal for quick reference and study. The work is particularly relevant for those seeking a reliable source for the legal framework that defines current Paraguayan democracy. Its value lies in the precision of the content and its practical utility for professionals, students, and citizens interested in the country's legal foundations.