"We reaffirm our commitment with democracy, the rule of law, political pluralism, respect for human rights and the principles consecrated in the United Nations Charter and, especially, the principles of sovereignty, non-intervention and of judicial equality of all states, as well as the right of a people to construct freely, in peace, stability and justice, its political system and institutions. This, combined commitment and principles, sustain the common cultural values and common history that we share and that have led us to have constituted the Iberoamerican Conference, it is the fundamental base and conceptual framework that orients our reflection, decisions and objectives that we have set in relation to the subject of governability for an efficient and participative democracy".
"In Iberoamerica there exists the conviction that the independence of powers, its mutual control, the adequate representation of majorities and minorities, freedom of expression, association and reunion, the free access of information, free elections, periodic and transparent of heads of state, constitute essential elements of democracy. Today we are aware that the consolidation of democracy is the permanent work of each people in accord with its political tradition, must go forward resolutely."
"Our democracies have the challenge of securing the effective representation and participation of the people, proxy the opinions and initiatives that are essential conditions for open and transparent debate of public life strengthen societies..."
"The groups and political parties have an essential role in the democratic development. Thus, we will substantively reinforce the responsibility of these groups and parties in the mediation, in the national representation and selection of leaderships, in conformity with legislation and political traditions of each of our countries".