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"The exercise of the right provided for in the foregoing paragraph [freedom of expression] shall not be subject to prior censorship but shall be subject to subsequent imposition of liability, which shall be expressly established by law to the extent necessary to ensure: (a) respect for the rights or reputations of others."

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OAS: American Convention on Human Rights, art. 13.2(a)

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American Convention on Human Rights

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Freedom of expression may only be restricted in limited cases, including in the interest of protecting the reputation and rights of others.
Access to information may be restricted only in limited cases, including in the interest of protecting the reputation and rights of others.