52. The IACHR concludes that it is competent to hear this petition and that the petition satisfies the admissibility requirements in accordance with Articles 46 and 47 of the American Convention and Articles 30, 37 and related articles of the Rules of Procedure. THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS DECIDES: 1. To declare this case admissible with respect to the alleged violations of Articles 8, 9 and 24, as they relate to Articles 1(1) and 2 of the American Convention. 2. To send this report to the State and to the petitioners. 3. Publish this decision and include it in its Annual Report to the General Assembly of the Organization of American States. Done on the 23rd day of the month of April, 2007. (Signed): Florentín Meléndez, President; Paolo Carozza, First Vice-President; Víctor Abramovich, Second Vice-President; Sir Clare K. Roberts, Evelio Fernández Arévalos, and Freddy Gutiérrez Trejo, Commissioners. 9