59. If their veracity is confirmed, the facts alleged in the petition constitute violations of Article I, Article XXV, and Article XXVI of the American Declaration, and of Articles 1(1), 4, 8, 12, 13, and 25 of the American Convention. The Commission considers that the exception contained in Article 47 (b) does not apply in this case. V. CONCLUSIONS 60. For the foregoing reasons, the Commission concludes that it is competent to hear this case, and that it is admissible under Articles 46 and 47 of the American Convention and Article 1 and 20 of its Statute. 61. Based on the arguments of fact and law set forth above, and without prejudice to the merits of the case, THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS, DECIDES: 1. To declare this case admissible with regard to the alleged violations of Articles I, XXV, and XXVVI of the American Declaration and Articles 1(1), 4, 8, 12, 13, and 25 of the American Convention. 2. To notify the parties of this decision. 3. To continue its analysis of the merits of the case, and 4. To publish this decision and include it in its Annual Report to the OAS General Assembly. Done and signed at the headquarters of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in Washington, D.C., on this 6th day of March 2001. (Signed): Claudio Grossman, Chairman; Juan Méndez, Vice-Chairman; Marta Altolaguirre, Second Vice-Chair; Robert K. Goldman, Julio Prado Vallejo, and Peter Laurie, Commissioners. 10