Constitution of Venezuela. Country/Territory Venezuela, Boliv. Rep. of Document type Constitution Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Forestry, Land & soil, Mineral resources, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Federal state Rule of law Agricultural development Economic/social/cultural rights Equity Right to reasonable standard of living Indigenous peoples Traditional rights/customary rights Fundamental human rights Mining Navigation Right to food Food security Pollution control Public health Human rights Right to clean/healthy environment Land-use planning Local government Liability/compensation Sustainable development Consumer protection Potable water Forest management/forest conservation Agricultural land Property rights Expropriation Abandoned land/unoccupied land Common property Minerals Oil Harbour Freshwater resources management Sustainable use Ecosystem preservation Community management Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes The Constitution entered into force on 20 March 2000. Full text Spanish/English Website www.tsj.gov.ve