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"The Court considers that the effective exercise of political rights constitutes an end in itself and also a fundamental means that democratic societies possess to guarantee the other human rights established in the Convention. "

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OAS (IACHR): Case of Castañeda Gutman v. México, par. 143

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Case of Castañeda Gutman v. México

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Spanish; Castilian

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States must take the steps necessary to give effect to human rights.
States have a duty to protect the fundamental human rights of all within their jurisdiction.