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- ↑ Franceschet, Susan (2010). "Explaining Domestic Violence Policy Outcomes in Chile and Argentina". Latin American Politics and Society. University of Miami.
- ↑ "Ley Nacional 24.417: Protección Contra la Violencia Familiar". www.notivida.com.ar (in Spanish). 3 January 1995. Archived from the original on 2007-06-19. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- ↑ "Ley de Protección Integral a las Mujeres" (PDF). www.oas.org (in Spanish). 1 April 2009. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2013-05-12. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- ↑ United States Department of State
- ↑ United States Department of State