Ages Of Consent In South America
The ages of consent for sexual activity vary by jurisdiction across South America. The specific activity engaged in or the gender of its participants can also be affected by the law. Below is a discussion of the various laws dealing with this subject. The highlighted age refers to an age at or above which an individual can engage in unfettered sexual relations with another who is also at or above that age. Other variables, for example close in age exceptions may exist and are noted when relevant. The only country in South America where male same-sex sexual conduct is illegal is Guyana and a higher age of consent for same-sex sexual relations in Chile, Paraguay and Suriname.
The below is a list of all jurisdictions in South America as listed in List of sovereign states and dependent territories in South America.
Read more about Ages Of Consent In South America: Introduction, Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean Netherlands, Chile, Colombia, Curaçao, Ecuador, Falkland Islands (UK), Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands (UK), Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela
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