Legal ages in Guatemala
In Guatemala: age of majority 18, voting age 18.
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Age of majority
18 years
The age at which a person becomes an adult in civil law: able to sign contracts, own and manage property in their own name, and leave parental authority.
Minimum age to marry
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The lowest age at which the law allows a marriage, in the general rule.
Age of consent
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The age at which the law treats a person as able to consent to sexual activity.
Age of criminal responsibility
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The lowest age at which a child can be held criminally responsible.
Voting age
18 years
The age at which a citizen may vote in national elections.
Alcohol purchase age
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The lowest age at which a person may legally buy alcohol, in the general rule.
More about Guatemala
Sources
- Wikipedia: Age of majority (a compiled list that cites national laws)
- CIA World Factbook: suffrage (voting age) by country
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