Entre la norma y el dolor: la(in)visibilización jurídica delas víctimas de tortura en laslegislaciones latinoamericanas(México, Argentina y Brasil)

This study conducts a comparative analysis of the legislation of three Latin American countries on the protection of victims of torture. Through documentary analysis, the study examines the legal frameworks of Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil to identify the presence or absence of legal provisions guaranteeing reparation, protection, and rehabilitation for victims of torture. One of key findings concerns Mexico, whose legislation includes a dedicated chapter on victims of torture. In the other countries examined, victims of torture remain largely invisible in law. The absence of a victim-centered approach to this form of violence undermines not only the effectiveness of torture prevention but also the institutional recognition of the extreme suffering caused by this practice. The article underscores the need for legislative reforms and public policies that position victims of torture as a central component in efforts to combat torture, recognizing their pain as an essential dimension of justice.