The socio-economic gap persistently continues to increase in all the countries in the region. Debt cancellation is considered to be of the utmost importance and should take place inmediately. It is an unaceptable burden for the poor countries. Debt cancellation must be linked to the erradication of poverty and to social development.
International cooperation constitutes an important instrument in the struggle against poverty.
We support the initiatives for non-violent transformation of regional and border conflicts in Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly the ongoing conflicts in Colombia and Chiapas, Mexico. In the case of Colombia, we support the various initiatives by the Colombian Civil Society for Peace and Against Violence. Furthermore, we demand that the Colombian Civil Society be considered as a major political actor in the national decision-making process. Inmediate ceasefire and stop of kidnapings. Adherence and implementation of International Humanitarian Law.