Freedom of Religion/History/Country sources/Ecuador
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What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right?
Ecuador
The first liberal constitution of Ecuador was adopted in 1897, establishing and protecting freedom of religion in the country for the first time. Article 13 under Section IV states that the state respects all religions and their practice (“Constitución de 1897” 1897). Under the 2008 Constitution, Articles 11.2, 19, 66.8, 66.11, and 66.28 grant religious freedom, equality, and prohibit religious discrimination., and Article 1 declares Ecuador a secular state.
“Constitución de 1897” 1897. Consitutenet.org https://constitutionnet.org/sites/default/files/1897.pdf
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Ecuador_2021?lang=en