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- ↑ "Ley 1562/00". www.oas.org. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ↑ Blaustein, Albert P.; Flanz, Gisbert H. (1971). Constitutions of the Countries of the World: Paraguay. Oceana Publications. ISBN 9780379004670.
- ↑ DEBER, EL. "Primera mujer fiscal general de Paraguay asume bajo polémica | MUNDO | EL DEBER". www.eldeber.com.bo. Retrieved 2018-03-16.