CP/RES. 880 (1478/05)

SUPPORT BY THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES FOR THE REPUBLIC OF ECUADOR

 (Adopted at its session held on April 22, 2005)

THE PERMANENT COUNCIL OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES,

TAKING INTO ACCOUNT the series of political and social developments that have occurred over the past few months in the Republic of Ecuador;

NOTING the information presented by the Delegation of Ecuador;

BEARING IN MIND the commitment to monitor, on an ongoing basis, the stability of the democratic systems of its Member States in the context of the Charter of the Organization of American States and of the Inter-American Democratic Charter;

PURSUANT TO THE AIMS OF THE ORGANIZATION, in particular the provisions of Article 2.b of the OAS Charter, "To promote and consolidate representative democracy, with due respect for the principle of nonintervention”;

HAVING LEARNED of the support extended by the subregional political mechanisms, such as the South American Community of Nations, the Andean Community and Mexico, and the Rio Group, in support of the preservation of democratic institutions in Ecuador; and

NOTING the express affirmation by the Delegation of Ecuador, at this Permanent Council meeting, of Ecuador’s commitment to abide by its international obligations as regards the right of asylum,

RESOLVES:

1. To reaffirm its commitment to the defense and promotion of the democratic values set out in the Charter of the Organization of American States and the Inter-American Democratic Charter.

2. To encourage all political, social, and economic sectors in Ecuador to strengthen governance and ensure full respect for democratic order, the constitutional framework, and the rule of law, through dialogue and constructive participation. Additionally, to call for the creation of an atmosphere of understanding that will foster peace.

3. In accordance with Article 18 of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, and in keeping with the invitation issued by the delegation of Ecuador at this Permanent Council meeting, to send to that Republic a Mission, as soon as possible, comprising the Chair of the Permanent Council, the Acting Secretary General, and representatives of subregional groups, to work with officials of that country and with all sectors of Ecuadorian society in their effort to strengthen democracy.

4. To request that the Mission submit a report to this Council on the outcome of its efforts.