mind. Article 40 of the Constitution provides that the law "will protect the organization and development of the family". 37. In pursuance of this constitutional mandate, Mexico possesses laws and institutions designed to protect the family. 38. Under Mexican legislation men and women have the right to enter into matrimony and found a family. In the same way Article 40 of the Constitution recognizes that "all persons have the right to decide freely, responsibly and in an informed manner the number and spacing of their children". 39. Moreover, Article 16 of the Constitution prohibits any interference with an individual's person, family, dwelling, papers or possessions in the absence of a written order from the competent authority stating the legal grounds and justification for the action taken. It is in this way that Mexico safegiiards the physical, moral and material inviolability of a person and his family, which is the primary object of all his life's strivings and activities. 40. Other basic provisions relating to the family and its protection are to be found in the Civil Code and the General Act on Population, together with the regulations deriving therefrom. 41. The Civil Code of 30 August 1928 regulates institutions connected with the family such as marriage, cohabitation, kinship, protection of the legally incompetent through paternal authority and guardianship and the constitution and management of the family property. 42. In the eyes of the law in Mexico, marriage is a contract that establishes rights and obligations for both spouses. Through marriage the spouses afford each other mutual support and under its protection the procreation and rearing of children is sought. 43. Any couple can establish a family by getting married, always provided that they possess full legal competence, i.e. that they are at least 18 years 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the legal framework and institutions in Mexico that protect the family and its members, covering topics such as marriage, family planning, and the rights of individuals. This suggests that the category is likely related to social and human rights issues.

**Category**
Education, Humanitarian aid and relief