<P> The below is a list of all jurisdictions in South America as listed in List of sovereign states and dependent territories in South America . </P> <P> In South America, many countries have different levels of protection or of restriction for sexual activities with minors . The age at which there are no restrictions indicates the moment when someone reaches full sexual autonomy with respect to the law, while the minimum age of consent shows the minimum age at which someone can legally give consent, however under certain restrictions or circumstances . Sexual acts with someone under this minimum age are legally classified as sexual abuse . The extent and nature of these restrictions or circumstances vary according to the country and are explained below in the proper section . </P> <P> In Argentina, the age at which there are no restrictions for sexual activities is 18, regardless of gender or sexual orientation . </P> <P> Sexual acts with children younger than 13 are strictly illegal . Sexual relations with teens 13 - 18 are addressed by several laws . None of these laws explicitly outlaws such relations, but makes them open to prosecution under certain circumstances (such as if the relation is considered exploitative or if the minor was "corrupted"). </P>

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