Joint Declaration that the Federal Government and the EZLN shall submit to National Debating and Decision-making Bodies

This declaration is part of the San Andrés Larráinzar Agreements from 16 February 1996. It announces the Recognition and Promotion of the Indigenous Peoples' Rights which promotes political participation and representation, access to justice, education, health and other conditions. It also calls for the building of a new legal framework to ensure the implementation of the agreed issues. This agreement is based on point 1.5 of the rules of proceedure.