Convención Americana sobre Derechos Humanos

The Convención Americana sobre Derechos Humanos, also known as the Pact of San José, is an international treaty established in 1969 to promote and protect human rights in the Americas. It sets out fundamental rights such as the right to life, freedom, and justice, and creates a regional human rights system with the Inter-American Court of Human Rights to monitor compliance and hear cases of rights violations. Countries that ratify the convention agree to uphold these rights and be accountable for violations, fostering a framework for justice and respect for human dignity across the continent.