64. On the basis of the aforementioned arguments as to facts and law, and without
prejudice to the merits of the case,
THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS,
DECIDES:
1. To declare the instant case admissible as regards the presumed violations of rights
protected by Articles 13 and 25 of the American Convention in relation to the general
obligations enshrined in Articles 1 and 2.
2. To declare inadmissible the claim under Article 23.
3. To notify the parties of this decision;
4. To continue with the examination of the case; and
5. To make public this decision and to include it in its Annual Report to the General
Assembly of the OAS.
Done and signed at the headquarters of the Inter-American Commission on Human
Rights in the city of Washington, D.C., on the 10th day of the month of October, 2003.
(Signed): Clare K. Roberts, First Vice-President; Susana Villarán, Second VicePresident; Robert K. Goldman and Julio Prado Vallejo, Commissioners.