52. In view of the foregoing, in the merits stage the Commission will analyze whether there is a possible violation of Articles 4, 5, 8, 17(1), 19, 24, 25, and 26, in relation to Articles 1(1) and 2 of the American Convention, to the detriment of the alleged victims. In addition, in application of the principle of iura novit curia the Commission will analyze whether there is a possible violation of Article 6(2) of the American Convention. 53. Accordingly, the Commission considers that the requirements set forth at Article 47(c) of the American Convention have been met. V. CONCLUSION 54. The Commission concludes that it is competent to take cognizance of the complaint submitted by the petitioners, that the petition is admissible pursuant to Articles 46 and 47 of the Convention in relation to the alleged violation of Articles 4, 5, 8, 17(1), 19, 24, 25, and 26 of the American Convention in connection with Articles 1(1) and 2 of the same Convention. In addition, by application of the principle of iura novit curia during the merits stage the Commission will analyze the possible application of Article 6(2) of the American Convention. 55. In consideration of the arguments of fact and law set forth above, and without prejudging on the merits, THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS, DECIDES: 1. To find the petition in this matter admissible with respect to Articles 4, 5, 8, 17(1), 19, 24, 25, and 26 of the American Convention, in connection with Articles 1(1) and 2 of the same Convention. 2. In addition, by application of the principle of iura novit curia during the merits stage the Commission will analyze the possible application of Article 6(2) of the American Convention. 3. To transmit this report to the petitioners and the State. 4. To continue with its analysis of the merits. 5. To public this report and include it in the Commission’s Annual Report to the OAS General Assembly. Done and signed in the city of Washington, D.C., on the 12th day of the month of November, 2009. (Signed): Víctor E. Abramovich, First Vice-President; Felipe González, Second Vice-President; Sir Clare K. Roberts, Florentín Melendez, and Paolo G. Carozza, members of the Commission.