executions in the world:

In 2024

0

2000 to present

0

legend:

Abolitionist
retentionist
De facto abolitionist
Moratorium on executions
Abolitionist for ordinary crimes
Committed to abolishing the death penalty

PARAGUAY

government: constitutional republic

state of civil and political rights: Partly free

constitution: 20 June 1992

legal system: based on Argentine, Roman and French codes

legislative system: bicameral Congress consists of the Chamber of Senators and the Chamber of Deputies

judicial system: Supreme Court of Justice whose judges are appointed on the proposal of the Counsel of Magistrates

religion: Catholic majority

death row:

year of last executions: 0-0-0

death sentences: 0

executions: 0

international treaties on human rights and the death penalty:

situation:

South America

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