Protocolo del Mandato del Mecanismo de Monitoreo y Verificacion (MMv) Para el Cese al Fuego Bilateral, Nacional y Temporal (CFBNT), Entre El Gobierno Nacional Y El Ejercito De Liberacion Nacional-ELN

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Country/entity
Colombia
Region
Americas
Agreement name
Protocolo del Mandato del Mecanismo de Monitoreo y Verificacion (MMv) Para el Cese al Fuego Bilateral, Nacional y Temporal (CFBNT), Entre El Gobierno Nacional Y El Ejercito De Liberacion Nacional-ELN
Date
9 Jun 2023
Agreement status
Multiparty signed/agreed
Interim arrangement
Yes
Agreement/conflict level
Intrastate/intrastate conflict ( Colombian Conflict (1964 - ) )
Stage
Ceasefire/related
Conflict nature
Government
Peace process
Colombia VI - Government-ELN post-2015 process
Parties
Delegation of the Government of the Republic of Colombia:

José Otty Patiño Hormaza, Head of delegation
Iván Danilo Rueda Rodríguez, High Commissioner for Peace
Orlando Romero Reyes
Rosmery Quintero Castro
Horacio Guerrero García
Adelaida Jiménez Cortés
Carlos Alfonso Rosero
Olga Lilia Silva López
Iván Cepeda Castro
José Félix Lafaurie Rivera
Dayana Paola Urzola Domicó
Rodrigo Botero García
Nigeria Rentería Lozano
Álvaro Matallana Eslava
María José Pizarro Rodríguez.

Delegation of the Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN:

Pablo Beltrán, Head of delegation
Aureliano Carbonell
Bernardo Téllez
Isabel Torres
Manuel Gustavo Martínez
María Consuelo Tapias
Tomás García Laviana
Simón Pabón
Mauricio Iguarán.
Third parties
As observer of the armed forces:

Maj. Gen. Hugo Alejandro López Barreto.
As witnesses and depositaries (Guarantor countries):

Glivânia Maria de Oliveira, Federative Republic of Brazil
Eugenio Martínez Enríquez, Republic of Cuba
Jon Otto Brødholt, Kingdom of Norway
Raúl Vergara Meneses, Republic of Chile
Claudia Helietta González Hernández, United Mexican States
Gen. Carlos Martínez Mendoza, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
Permanent accompanying partners:

Carlos G. Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General
Msgr. Héctor Fabio Henao Gaviria, Delegate for Church-State Relations, Episcopal Conference of Colombia.
Description
This agreement establishes the structure and responsibilities of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism for overseeing the temporary ceasefire agreed on 8 June 2023. It details the composition and roles of the national, regional, and local bodies of the mechanism, which include members from the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, the Government of Colombia, ELN, and the Episcopal Conference of Colombia. These bodies are tasked with ensuring compliance with the ceasefire, preventing and resolving incidents, and supporting the peace process. The peace talks panel is designated as the highest decision-making authority on matters related to the ceasefire, based on reports and recommendations from the monitoring mechanism. This protocol is part of a broader effort to de-escalate conflict and advance peace negotiations in Colombia.

Groups

Children/youth
No specific mention.
Disabled persons
No specific mention.
Elderly/age
No specific mention.
Migrant workers
No specific mention.
Racial/ethnic/national group
No specific mention.
Religious groups
No specific mention.
Indigenous people
No specific mention.
Other groups
No specific mention.
Refugees/displaced persons
No specific mention.
Social class
No specific mention.

Gender

Women, girls and gender
No specific mention.
Men and boys
No specific mention.
LGBTI
No specific mention.
Family
No specific mention.

State definition

Nature of state (general)
No specific mention.
State configuration
No specific mention.
Self determination
No specific mention.
Referendum
No specific mention.
State symbols
No specific mention.
Independence/secession
No specific mention.
Accession/unification
No specific mention.
Border delimitation
No specific mention.
Cross-border provision
No specific mention.

Governance

Political institutions (new or reformed)
No specific mention.
Elections
No specific mention.
Electoral commission
No specific mention.
Political parties reform
No specific mention.
Civil society
No specific mention.
Traditional/religious leaders
1. COMPONENTS OF THE NATIONAL BODY
...
Two members from the Episcopal Conference of Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
...
3. REGIONAL BODY
3.1 COMPOSITION
...
One member from the Episcopal Conference of Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
...
4. LOCAL BODY
4.1. COMPOSITION
...
One member from the Episcopal Conference of Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
Public administration
No specific mention.
Constitution
No specific mention.

Power sharing

Political power sharing
No specific mention.
Territorial power sharing
No specific mention.
Economic power sharing
No specific mention.
Military power sharing
No specific mention.

Human rights and equality

Human rights/RoL general
No specific mention.
Bill of rights/similar
No specific mention.
Treaty incorporation
No specific mention.
Civil and political rights
Human rights and equality→Civil and political rights→Liberty and security of person
2. ROLE OF THE NATIONAL BODY
...
k. In the event that members of ELN, members of the armed forces, the police or law enforcement agencies, or civilians are deprived of liberty during the temporary bilateral national ceasefire, any component of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism shall promptly report the event to the national body, which shall take the appropriate steps to assess and monitor the situation and make the relevant recommendations in accordance with the agreed protocols. ( Locate in agreement)
Socio-economic rights
No specific mention.

Rights related issues

Citizenship
No specific mention.
Democracy
No specific mention.
Detention procedures
No specific mention.
Media and communication
Rights related issues→Media and communication→Media roles
2. ROLE OF THE NATIONAL BODY
...
h. Present periodic evaluations on the implementation of its mandate to the parties and the public. ( Locate in agreement)
...
At the same time, each component shall communicate with the regional and local bodies through their respective communication channels. ( Locate in agreement)
Mobility/access
No specific mention.
Protection measures
No specific mention.
Other
No specific mention.

Rights institutions

NHRI
No specific mention.
Regional or international human rights institutions
No specific mention.

Justice sector reform

Criminal justice and emergency law
No specific mention.
State of emergency provisions
No specific mention.
Judiciary and courts
No specific mention.
Prisons and detention
No specific mention.
Traditional Laws
No specific mention.

Socio-economic reconstruction

Development or socio-economic reconstruction
No specific mention.
National economic plan
No specific mention.
Natural resources
No specific mention.
International funds
No specific mention.
Business
No specific mention.
Taxation
No specific mention.
Banks
No specific mention.

Land, property and environment

Land reform/rights
No specific mention.
Pastoralist/nomadism rights
No specific mention.
Cultural heritage
No specific mention.
Environment
No specific mention.
Water or riparian rights or access
No specific mention.

Security sector

Security Guarantees
No specific mention.
Ceasefire
Security sector→Ceasefire→Ceasefire provision
Pursuant to the agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire signed between the Government of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN (National Liberation Army) on 8 June 2023, the present protocol establishes the mandate of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
1. COMPONENTS OF THE NATIONAL BODY
At least four members from the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
...
At least three members from ELN ( Locate in agreement)
...
2. ROLE OF THE NATIONAL BODY
a. Ensure the deployment of the members of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism. ( Locate in agreement)
b. Direct the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism and oversee the activities of its regional and local bodies. ( Locate in agreement)
c. Provide technical findings on events that constitute possible incidents under the protocol on specific actions during the temporary bilateral national ceasefire and that, due to their importance, must be addressed by this body. ( Locate in agreement)
d. Support activities related to compliance with the protocols within the framework of its monitoring and verification work. ( Locate in agreement)
e. Perform monitoring and verification tasks to help identify possible incidents. ( Locate in agreement)
f. Make recommendations to the peace talks panel to ensure compliance with the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
g. Go into the field to support monitoring and verification activities in cases that require its presence due to their complexity. ( Locate in agreement)
h. Present periodic evaluations on the implementation of its mandate to the parties and the public. ( Locate in agreement)
i. Ensure that the information received from its regional and local bodies is protected and archived. ( Locate in agreement)
j. Maintain constant communication and coordination between its components. ( Locate in agreement)
At the same time, each component shall communicate with the regional and local bodies through their respective communication channels. ( Locate in agreement)
k. In the event that members of ELN, members of the armed forces, the police or law enforcement agencies, or civilians are deprived of liberty during the temporary bilateral national ceasefire, any component of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism shall promptly report the event to the national body, which shall take the appropriate steps to assess and monitor the situation and make the relevant recommendations in accordance with the agreed protocols. ( Locate in agreement)
3. REGIONAL BODY
3.1 COMPOSITION
At least three members from the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
At least two members from the Government of Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
A communications liaison between ELN fronts and the United Nations Verification Mission ( Locate in agreement)
One member from the Episcopal Conference of Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
3.2. ROLE
a. Report to the national body on events and incidents of which it should be aware. ( Locate in agreement)
If the incident falls within its competence, present its findings and recommendations. ( Locate in agreement)
b. Coordinate with the national and local bodies to compile, verify, evaluate and prepare technical reports on incidents that constitute alleged violations of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire and on compliance with the recommendations made to the parties. ( Locate in agreement)
c. Guide the field work of the local bodies and provide support when the complexity of the incident warrants it. ( Locate in agreement)
4. LOCAL BODY
4.1. COMPOSITION
At least three members from the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
At least one member from the Government of Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
A communications liaison between ELN fronts and the United Nations Verification Mission ( Locate in agreement)
One member from the Episcopal Conference of Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
4.2. ROLE
a. The international component shall observe, collect, record and analyse field information relevant to its mandate regarding compliance with the provisions of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire by the Government of Colombia and ELN. ( Locate in agreement)
b. Under the terms of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire, the international component shall coordinate as necessary with the members of the local body appointed by the Government of Colombia – public security force and ELN to avoid incidents. ( Locate in agreement)
ELN shall use its own channels to maintain communication with its units to inform and coordinate, together with the representatives of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, all activities related to the temporary bilateral national ceasefire to avoid incidents. ( Locate in agreement)
The member of the local body appointed by the Government of Colombia – public security force shall maintain constant communication with the units of the public security force and other institutions in their respective jurisdictions and, through the established channels, shall be responsible for communicating and coordinating with the representatives of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia all activities related to the temporary bilateral national ceasefire to avoid incidents. ( Locate in agreement)
c. Alert the regional body to the possible occurrence of incidents that may be a violation of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
d. Receive information from the social monitoring body. ( Locate in agreement)
5. PEACE TALKS PANEL
The peace talks panel shall be the highest decision-making body regarding the ceasefire based on the reports and recommendations of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. ( Locate in agreement)
The panel shall receive and evaluate the reports and recommendations of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, resolve crises, and extend and adjust the agreement and protocols on the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
No incident in and of itself shall be cause for the unilateral termination of the ceasefire agreement. ( Locate in agreement)
Police
2. ROLE OF THE NATIONAL BODY
...
k. In the event that members of ELN, members of the armed forces, the police or law enforcement agencies, or civilians are deprived of liberty during the temporary bilateral national ceasefire, any component of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism shall promptly report the event to the national body, which shall take the appropriate steps to assess and monitor the situation and make the relevant recommendations in accordance with the agreed protocols. ( Locate in agreement)
...
4. LOCAL BODY
...
4.2. ROLE
...
b. Under the terms of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire, the international component shall coordinate as necessary with the members of the local body appointed by the Government of Colombia – public security force and ELN to avoid incidents. ( Locate in agreement)
...
The member of the local body appointed by the Government of Colombia – public security force shall maintain constant communication with the units of the public security force and other institutions in their respective jurisdictions and, through the established channels, shall be responsible for communicating and coordinating with the representatives of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia all activities related to the temporary bilateral national ceasefire to avoid incidents. ( Locate in agreement)
Armed forces
2. ROLE OF THE NATIONAL BODY
...
k. In the event that members of ELN, members of the armed forces, the police or law enforcement agencies, or civilians are deprived of liberty during the temporary bilateral national ceasefire, any component of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism shall promptly report the event to the national body, which shall take the appropriate steps to assess and monitor the situation and make the relevant recommendations in accordance with the agreed protocols. ( Locate in agreement)
DDR
No specific mention.
Intelligence services
No specific mention.
Parastatal/rebel and opposition group forces
1. COMPONENTS OF THE NATIONAL BODY
...
At least three members from ELN ( Locate in agreement)
...
2. ROLE OF THE NATIONAL BODY
...
k. In the event that members of ELN, members of the armed forces, the police or law enforcement agencies, or civilians are deprived of liberty during the temporary bilateral national ceasefire, any component of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism shall promptly report the event to the national body, which shall take the appropriate steps to assess and monitor the situation and make the relevant recommendations in accordance with the agreed protocols. ( Locate in agreement)
...
4. LOCAL BODY
4.1. COMPOSITION
...
A communications liaison between ELN fronts and the United Nations Verification Mission ( Locate in agreement)
...
4.2. ROLE
a. The international component shall observe, collect, record and analyse field information relevant to its mandate regarding compliance with the provisions of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire by the Government of Colombia and ELN. ( Locate in agreement)
b. Under the terms of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire, the international component shall coordinate as necessary with the members of the local body appointed by the Government of Colombia – public security force and ELN to avoid incidents. ( Locate in agreement)
ELN shall use its own channels to maintain communication with its units to inform and coordinate, together with the representatives of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, all activities related to the temporary bilateral national ceasefire to avoid incidents. ( Locate in agreement)
Withdrawal of foreign forces
No specific mention.
Corruption
No specific mention.
Crime/organised crime
No specific mention.
Drugs
No specific mention.
Terrorism
No specific mention.

Transitional justice

Transitional justice general
No specific mention.
Amnesty/pardon
No specific mention.
Courts
No specific mention.
Mechanism
No specific mention.
Prisoner release
No specific mention.
Vetting
No specific mention.
Victims
No specific mention.
Missing persons
No specific mention.
Reparations
No specific mention.
Reconciliation
No specific mention.

Implementation

UN signatory
4.2. ROLE
...
5. PEACE TALKS PANEL
...
Carlos G. Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General ( Locate in agreement)
Other international signatory
4.2. ROLE
...
5. PEACE TALKS PANEL
...
As witnesses and depositaries (Guarantor countries): ( Locate in agreement)
Glivânia Maria de Oliveira, Federative Republic of Brazil ( Locate in agreement)
Eugenio Martínez Enríquez, Republic of Cuba ( Locate in agreement)
Jon Otto Brødholt, Kingdom of Norway ( Locate in agreement)
Raúl Vergara Meneses, Republic of Chile ( Locate in agreement)
Claudia Helietta González Hernández, United Mexican States ( Locate in agreement)
Gen. Carlos Martínez Mendoza, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. ( Locate in agreement)
Referendum for agreement
No specific mention.
International mission/force/similar
1. COMPONENTS OF THE NATIONAL BODY
At least four members from the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
...
2. ROLE OF THE NATIONAL BODY
a. Ensure the deployment of the members of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism. ( Locate in agreement)
...
e. Perform monitoring and verification tasks to help identify possible incidents. ( Locate in agreement)
...
3. REGIONAL BODY
3.1 COMPOSITION
At least three members from the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
...
4. LOCAL BODY
4.1. COMPOSITION
At least three members from the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
...
4.2. ROLE
a. The international component shall observe, collect, record and analyse field information relevant to its mandate regarding compliance with the provisions of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire by the Government of Colombia and ELN. ( Locate in agreement)
b. Under the terms of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire, the international component shall coordinate as necessary with the members of the local body appointed by the Government of Colombia – public security force and ELN to avoid incidents. ( Locate in agreement)
ELN shall use its own channels to maintain communication with its units to inform and coordinate, together with the representatives of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, all activities related to the temporary bilateral national ceasefire to avoid incidents. ( Locate in agreement)
Enforcement mechanism
Pursuant to the agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire signed between the Government of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN (National Liberation Army) on 8 June 2023, the present protocol establishes the mandate of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire. ( Locate in agreement)
1. COMPONENTS OF THE NATIONAL BODY
At least four members from the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
...
2. ROLE OF THE NATIONAL BODY
a. Ensure the deployment of the members of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism. ( Locate in agreement)
b. Direct the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism and oversee the activities of its regional and local bodies. ( Locate in agreement)
...
d. Support activities related to compliance with the protocols within the framework of its monitoring and verification work. ( Locate in agreement)
e. Perform monitoring and verification tasks to help identify possible incidents. ( Locate in agreement)
...
g. Go into the field to support monitoring and verification activities in cases that require its presence due to their complexity. ( Locate in agreement)
...
k. In the event that members of ELN, members of the armed forces, the police or law enforcement agencies, or civilians are deprived of liberty during the temporary bilateral national ceasefire, any component of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism shall promptly report the event to the national body, which shall take the appropriate steps to assess and monitor the situation and make the relevant recommendations in accordance with the agreed protocols. ( Locate in agreement)
3. REGIONAL BODY
3.1 COMPOSITION
At least three members from the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
...
4. LOCAL BODY
4.1. COMPOSITION
At least three members from the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia ( Locate in agreement)
...
4.2. ROLE
...
ELN shall use its own channels to maintain communication with its units to inform and coordinate, together with the representatives of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, all activities related to the temporary bilateral national ceasefire to avoid incidents. ( Locate in agreement)
...
d. Receive information from the social monitoring body. ( Locate in agreement)
Related cases
No specific mention.
Source
No specific mention.

Protocol on the mandate of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism for the temporary bilateral national ceasefire between the Government of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional (National Liberation Army)

Pursuant to the agreement on a temporary bilateral national ceasefire signed between the Government of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN (National Liberation Army) on 8 June 2023, the present protocol establishes the mandate of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire.

1. Components of the national body

At least four members from the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia

At least three members from the Government of Colombia

At least three members from ELN

Two members from the Episcopal Conference of Colombia

2. Role of the national body

a. Ensure the deployment of the members of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism.

b. Direct the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism and oversee the activities of its regional and local bodies.

c. Provide technical findings on events that constitute possible incidents under the protocol on specific actions during the temporary bilateral national ceasefire and that, due to their importance, must be addressed by this body.

d. Support activities related to compliance with the protocols within the framework of its monitoring and verification work.

e. Perform monitoring and verification tasks to help identify possible incidents.

f. Make recommendations to the peace talks panel to ensure compliance with the temporary bilateral national ceasefire.

g. Go into the field to support monitoring and verification activities in cases that require its presence due to their complexity.

h. Present periodic evaluations on the implementation of its mandate to the parties and the public.

i. Ensure that the information received from its regional and local bodies is protected and archived.

j. Maintain constant communication and coordination between its components.

At the same time, each component shall communicate with the regional and local bodies through their respective communication channels.

k. In the event that members of ELN, members of the armed forces, the police or law enforcement agencies, or civilians are deprived of liberty during the temporary bilateral national ceasefire, any component of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism shall promptly report the event to the national body, which shall take the appropriate steps to assess and monitor the situation and make the relevant recommendations in accordance with the agreed protocols.

3. Regional body

3.1 Composition

At least three members from the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia

At least two members from the Government of Colombia

A communications liaison between ELN fronts and the United Nations Verification Mission

One member from the Episcopal Conference of Colombia

3.2. Role

a. Report to the national body on events and incidents of which it should be aware.

If the incident falls within its competence, present its findings and recommendations.

b. Coordinate with the national and local bodies to compile, verify, evaluate and prepare technical reports on incidents that constitute alleged violations of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire and on compliance with the recommendations made to the parties.

c. Guide the field work of the local bodies and provide support when the complexity of the incident warrants it.

4. Local body

4.1. Composition

At least three members from the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia

At least one member from the Government of Colombia

A communications liaison between ELN fronts and the United Nations Verification Mission

One member from the Episcopal Conference of Colombia

4.2. Role

a. The international component shall observe, collect, record and analyse field information relevant to its mandate regarding compliance with the provisions of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire by the Government of Colombia and ELN.

b. Under the terms of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire, the international component shall coordinate as necessary with the members of the local body appointed by the Government of Colombia – public security force and ELN to avoid incidents.

ELN shall use its own channels to maintain communication with its units to inform and coordinate, together with the representatives of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, all activities related to the temporary bilateral national ceasefire to avoid incidents.

The member of the local body appointed by the Government of Colombia – public security force shall maintain constant communication with the units of the public security force and other institutions in their respective jurisdictions and, through the established channels, shall be responsible for communicating and coordinating with the representatives of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia all activities related to the temporary bilateral national ceasefire to avoid incidents.

c. Alert the regional body to the possible occurrence of incidents that may be a violation of the temporary bilateral national ceasefire.

d. Receive information from the social monitoring body.

5. Peace talks panel

The peace talks panel shall be the highest decision-making body regarding the ceasefire based on the reports and recommendations of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia.

The panel shall receive and evaluate the reports and recommendations of the Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, resolve crises, and extend and adjust the agreement and protocols on the temporary bilateral national ceasefire.

No incident in and of itself shall be cause for the unilateral termination of the ceasefire agreement.

Havana, Republic of Cuba, 9 June 2023

Delegation of the Government of the Republic of Colombia:

José Otty Patiño Hormaza, Head of delegation

Iván Danilo Rueda Rodríguez, High Commissioner for Peace

Orlando Romero Reyes

Rosmery Quintero Castro

Horacio Guerrero García

Adelaida Jiménez Cortés

Carlos Alfonso Rosero

Olga Lilia Silva López

Iván Cepeda Castro

José Félix Lafaurie Rivera

Dayana Paola Urzola Domicó

Rodrigo Botero García

Nigeria Rentería Lozano

Álvaro Matallana Eslava

María José Pizarro Rodríguez.

Delegation of the Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN:

Pablo Beltrán, Head of delegation

Aureliano Carbonell

Bernardo Téllez

Isabel Torres

Manuel Gustavo Martínez

María Consuelo Tapias

Tomás García Laviana

Simón Pabón

Mauricio Iguarán.

As observer of the armed forces:

Maj. Gen. Hugo Alejandro López Barreto.

As witnesses and depositaries (Guarantor countries):

Glivânia Maria de Oliveira, Federative Republic of Brazil

Eugenio Martínez Enríquez, Republic of Cuba

Jon Otto Brødholt, Kingdom of Norway

Raúl Vergara Meneses, Republic of Chile

Claudia Helietta González Hernández, United Mexican States

Gen. Carlos Martínez Mendoza, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Permanent accompanying partners:

Carlos G. Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General

Msgr.

Héctor Fabio Henao Gaviria, Delegate for Church-State Relations, Episcopal Conference of Colombia.