the alleged acts of torture had not been reported in a timely manner and no appeal had been filed for extraordinary review of the final judgment. 3. After examining the available information in light of the admissibility requirements established in Articles 46 and 47 of the American Convention, the Commission concluded that it has competence to hear the claim and that the petition is admissible due to the alleged violation of rights protected in Articles 4, 5, 7, 11, 19, 8, and 25 of the American Convention, in conjunction with the obligations established in Article 1.1. The Commission likewise concluded that the petition is admissible due to the alleged violation of Article 7 of the Convention of Belém do Pará and Articles 1, 6, and 8 of the Inter-American Convention to Prevent and Punish Torture. Accordingly, the Commission decided to notify the parties, publish this Report on Admissibility, and include it in its Annual Report. II. PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COMMISSION 4. On January 8, 2003, the Commission received the initial petition, which was registered as No. P-40-03. 5. On July 10, 2006, the relevant parts of the petition were conveyed to the State of Bolivia, with a request for a response within two months. 6. On October 26, 2006, the Bolivian State requested an extension for presenting its comments. On December 27, 2006, the Commission granted the State a one-month extension. 7. On February 15, 2007, the State of Bolivia requested a new, twomonth extension and a copy of the video provided by the petitioner along with the complaint. On February 20, 2007, the Commission granted the State a one-month extension. 8. On March 20, 2007, the State of Bolivia reiterated its request for a copy of the video provided by the petitioner and asked for another two-month extension dating from the receipt of the video. 9. On March 23, 2007, the Commission sent the State a copy of the requested video and asked that it present its comments within one month. 10. On May 16, 2007, the State presented its comments on the petition and asked the Commission not to inform the petitioner about its response until the State could provide “greater back-up to supplement its position in this case.” Bolivia asked for an additional month in which to do that. 11. information. On October 16, 2007, the State of Bolivia presented supplementary 12. On October 18, 2007, the Commission sent the relevant parts of the State’s response to the petitioner, requesting that he present any pertinent observations within one month. On November 13, 2007, the Commission sent the petitioner additional information provided by the State. III. A. POSITIONS OF THE PARTIES Position of the Petitioner 13. The petition was presented on behalf of 26 persons: Blas Valencia Campos; Norma Lupe Alarcón de Valencia; Mercedes Valencia Chuquimia; Mauricio 2