Presentation of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia

The Constitution of the Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia, drafted on 17 November 1860 by Orélie-Antoine de Tounens, marks the birth of a bold political project in South America. Thought as a constitutional monarchy, it lays the foundations for an independent state that respects fundamental rights and the Mapuche people.

This text embodies a progressive vision for its time: separation of powers, recognition of individual freedoms, and a desire to build a nation based on justice and dignity. More than a legal document, it is a reflection of an ideal carried by a man convinced that utopia could become a reality.