Articles XVIII (right to a fair trial) and XXIII (right to property) of the American Declaration. 44. In conclusion, the IACHR decides that the petition is admissible under Article 47.b of the American Convention, in the terms described above, concerning alleged violations of Articles XVIII and XXIII of the American Declaration; and Articles 8, 21, and 25 of the American Convention, in connection with Articles 1.1 and 2 of this treaty. V. CONCLUSIONS 45. The IACHR merits of this case Articles 46 and 47 arguments of fact case, concludes that it has competence to consider the and that the petition is admissible in accordance with of the American Convention. Based on the foregoing and law, and without prejudging the merits of the THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS DECIDES: 1. To declare the petition admissible with respect to the alleged violation of Articles 8, 21, and 25 of the American Convention in connection with Articles 1.1 and 2 of the same instrument. Based on the iura novit curia principle, it also declares the petition admissible as regards a possible violation of Articles XVIII and XXIII of the American Declaration. 2. To notify the State and the petitioners of this decision. 3. To begin consideration of the merits of the case. 4. To publish this decision and include it in its Annual Report to the General Assembly of the Organization of American States. Done and signed in the city of Washington, D.C., on the 29th day of the month of October, 2009. (Signed): Luz Patricia Mejía Guerrero, President; Victor Abramovich, First Vice-president; Felipe González, Second Vicepresident; and Paolo G. Carozza, members of the Commission. 15