Concerning Duties And Obligations

CONCERNING DUTIES AND OBLIGATIONS
Article 95. To be Colombian is an honor for every member of the national community of Colombia. Everyone has the duty to respect and dignify this honor.
Theexercise of liberties and rights recognized in this Constitution implies
responsibilities. Every person has the duty to respect and obey the Constitution and the
laws.
The following are duties of eachperson and each citizen:
1. To respect others' rights and not abuse one's own.
2. To strive in accordance with the principle of social solidarity, to respond with
humanitarian actions when faced withsituations that endanger the life or health of
individuals.
3. To respect and support the legitimately constituted democratic authorities in their
efforts to maintain national independence andintegrity.
4. To defend and foster human rights as a basis of peaceful coexistence.
5. To participate in the country's political, civic, and community life.
6. To strive toward the achievement andmaintenance of peace.
7. To cooperate for the sound operation of the administration of justice.
8. To protect the country's cultural and natural resources and watch over the conservation
of a healthyenvironment.
9. To contribute to the financing of state expenditures and investments in accordance with
the principles of justice and equity.
TITLE III
CONCERNING THE POPULATION AND THE TERRITORYCHAPTER 1
CONCERNING NATIONALITY
Article 96. The following hold Colombian citizenship:

1. Citizens by birth:
a. Native-born Colombians, according to one of these two conditions: that the fatheror mother should have been natives or Colombian citizens or that, being the offspring of aliens, either of the parents was domiciled in the Republic at the time of birth;
b. The children of aColombian father or mother who were born abroad and then became domiciled in the Republic.
2. Citizens by naturalization:
Aliens who apply for and obtain their naturalization card, in accordance with...