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Latin American Laws

Resources for research on Latin American laws

Introduction

Introduction to Colombian Law

Start by looking at this Introduction to Colombian Governmental Institutions and Primary Legal Sources, produced by NYU Law!

States and Institutions of Governance in Latin America (SIGLA)

Check out Georgetown's own SIGLA database for information on the various laws and legal institutions of Colombia!

Diario Oficial

Diario Oficial

"The Diario Oficial is a publication by the Colombian state that is responsible for editing, designing, printing, circulating, selling, and distributing 'the regulations, documents, public policies, leaflets, and publications of the national entities that integrate the branches of political power in Colombia, in the interest of guaranteeing legal security', as determined by Decree 960 in 2013." (Imprenta Nacional de Colombia, Diario Oficial)

Other Search Engines (legislative)

  • Función Pública (Use of the "Consulta Avanzada" option is recommended) 
    • Note: begins at 1620, years are intermittent until 1930 (1930-present)
  • Alcaldía de Bogotá
    • Note: begins at 1540, years are intermittent until 1863 (1863-present)

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