OEA - Resolución CP doc 6208 rev 5 de 2026

OEA/Ser.G CP/doc.6208/26 rev. 5 17 June 2026

Original: Spanish

DRAFT DECLARATION OF PANAMA OF THE FIFTY-SIXTH REGULAR SESSION OF

THE OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BE HELD IN PANAMA

"FIRM MULTILATERALISM IN DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACY: HEMISPHERIC SECURITY

AND STABILITY IN THE AMERICAN STATES"

(Considered by the Permanent Council at its regular meeting held on June 17, 2026, with the recommendation that it be referred to the General Committee of the General Assembly for consideration)

PERMANENT COUNCILDRAFT DECLARATION OF PANAMA

"FIRM MULTILATERALISM IN DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACY: HEMISPHERIC

SECURITY AND STABILITY IN THE AMERICAN STATES"

FIRM MULTILATERALISM IN DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACY: [MEX+BRA+URU+COL: HUMAN RIGHTS, // PAN+PER+PAR+USA: keep original title // ECU: Define title at the end of

negotiations] HEMISPHERIC SECURITY AND STABILITY IN THE AMERICAN STATES

(USA+CHI+PAR+CRI: in consultation)

PP1. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the Organization of American States (OAS), meeting in the Republic of Panama from June 22 to 24, 2026, on the occasion of the fifty-sixth regular session, and (Pre-agreed 052626)

PP2. RECALLING that the year 2026 has been declared the “Year of the Bicentennial Amphictyonic Congress of Panama”, in recognition of its legacy as a milestone in the history of InterAmerican cooperation and a precursor of the principles governing the Organization of American States; (Pre-agreed 052626)

[HAINew Preambular paragraph

Amphictyonic Congress of Panama”, in recognition of its legacy as a milestone in the history of InterAmerican cooperation and a precursor of the principles governing the Organization of American States; (Pre-agreed 052626)

[HAINew Preambular paragraph Recognizing the historic and fraternal support extended by the Republic of Haiti to (COL: the some) liberation movements of Latin America in the nineteenth century, particularly through the decisive assistance provided by Haitian President Alexandre Pétion to the Liberator Simón Bolívar, which remains one of the foundational moments of inter -American so lidarity and foreshadows the ideal of continental unity embodied in the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama;]

PP3. REAFFIRMING the relevance and centrality of the OAS Charter, and the work of the Organization in areas of strengthening: democracy, human rights, multidimensional security, integral development, international law and international legal cooperation; (Pre-agreed 061026)

PP4. CONSIDERING that the theme of this regular session is “Multilateralism in defense of democracy: hemispheric security and stability in the American States”; (Pre-agreed 052626)

PP5. RECALLING the adoption of the Inter -American Democratic Charter in 2001, an essential instrument of the inter-American system that recognizes that the peoples of America have the2right to democracy and their governments the obligation to promote and defend it, and that democracy is essential for the social, political and economic development of the peoples of the Americas and also that democracy and economic and social development are interdependent and mutually reinforcing; (Pre-agreed 052626)

PP6. [ALT. BRA+MEX+COL+URU+GUA: HIGHLIGHTING that 2026 marks the twenty -fifth anniversary of that instrument, which constitutes a historic opportunity to reaffirm the value of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, evaluate its implementation mechanisms, and reaffirm the hemispheric commitment to [ARG+PER+ECU+CHI+COL+PAR+USA+ELS: representative democracy]

which constitutes a historic opportunity to reaffirm the value of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, evaluate its implementation mechanisms, and reaffirm the hemispheric commitment to [ARG+PER+ECU+CHI+COL+PAR+USA+ELS: representative democracy] [CAN+BRA: inclusive] democratic institutions in the face current and emerging challenges;]

PP7. [ALT -- URU+MEX+COL+BRA+PAN – Art. 30 OAS Charter: The member states, inspired by the principles of InterAmerican solidarity and cooperation, commit themselves to join forces to [CAN: advance ensure] international [USA: social justice ] in their relations and integral development for their peoples, as conditions essential to peace and security.] (AGR+USA: in consultations)

[ARG-ALT: Reaffirming our commitment to strengthen the bonds of union in order to ensure peace, consolidate justice and boost cooperation in solidarity, indispensable conditions for the development of our sovereignty and security.]

PP8. FURTHER REAFFIRMING the principles of international law, including those reflected in the UN Charter and the OAS Charter [USA: in particular such as] sovereignty, territorial integrity, [MEX+BEL+CAN+URU+COL: self-determination of peoples (ARG: request deletion ) // ARG+URU: independence of States ], [USA: non-intervention in the internal affairs of states (BAH+BAR+BOL+BRA++CAN+CHI+COL+ECU+ELS+GUA+GUY+HAI+MEX+PAN+PAR +PER+RD+SVG+URU: cannot support the deletion)], and the peaceful settlement of disputes , as well as the faithful fulfillment of obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international3law, [BRA+BAR: highlight / and further recognizing the contribution of the OAS to the progressive development of international law (USA: request deletion)]

PP9. REITERATING our commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, bearing in mind their universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated

progressive development of international law (USA: request deletion)]

PP9. REITERATING our commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, bearing in mind their universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated nature.(Pre-agreed 061026)

PP10. EMPHASIZING that both traditional and new threats in the area of hemispheric and [ECU+USA: its (COL: eventual) convergence // MEX +COL: cannot support ] security are multidimensional in nature and require coordinated responses based on the priorities and realities of each state, strict compliance with international law [USA: including human rights law], underscoring the importance of deepening cooperation in this area as one of the articulating axes of hemispheric action, in accordance with the 2003 Declaration on Security in the Americas;

[CAN – PP11: Proposed preambular paragraph: RECOGNIZING that environmental degradation, [USA: climate change ] and extreme weather events [URU+CHI: pending review this language : pose growing risks to hemispheric stability], [BRA: human security] and [USA: sustainable integral] development, and that addressing these challenges requires strengthened regional cooperation;] (USA: in consultations)

[PER-ALT PP11: RECOGNIZING that environmental [USA: degradation and climate challenges ] and extreme weather events pose increasing risks to the hemisphere and [PAR: sustainable integral] development, and that addressing these challenges requires cooperative responses that are coordinated and consistent with the framework of Inter-American multilateralism.]

PP12. CONSIDERING that representative democracy [CAN+URU+MEX+GUA: including the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, // ARG+USA: cannot support this addition ] [ELS: constitutes] is an indispensable condition for political stability, lasting peace and [PAR+USA: sustainable integral] development of the peoples of the Americas; [BRA+URU+MEX+GUA+COL:- 4 -

[ELS: constitutes] is an indispensable condition for political stability, lasting peace and [PAR+USA: sustainable integral] development of the peoples of the Americas; [BRA+URU+MEX+GUA+COL:- 4and that the fight against [USA+ARG: suggest deletion the following phrase: misinformation and disinformation is fundamental to strengthen it;]

PP13. RECOGNIZING that [ARG+USA: the OAS multilateralism allows a sustained collective action based on] URU+MEX+BRA+BAH+CAN+STL+PAN+CRI+GUA: keep original language: multilateralism continues to be the most legitimate and effective instrument ] for political consensus-building, regional cooperation and hemispheric governance in an international context defined by far-reaching transformations and growing interdependence; (USA: suggest deletion of the paragraph)

PP14 : REAFFIRMING that, pursuant to article 9 of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, “ The elimination of all forms of discrimination, especially gender, ethnic and race discrimination, as well as diverse forms of intolerance, the promotion and protection of human rights of indigenous peoples and migrants, and respect for ethnic, cultural an d religious diversity in the Americas contribute to strengthening democracy and citizen participation.”

[USA-ALT PP14: REAFFIRMING that the elimination of all forms of discrimination contribute to the strengthening of democracy and citizen participation, pursuant to article9 of the InterAmerican Democratic Charter.)]

PP15. RECOGNIZING the need to promote a [USA: balanced,] [ARG: inclusive integral] [USA: and sustainable] approach to development [USA: in its economic, social and environmental dimensions]; [ARG: in accordance with the relevant articles of the OAS Charter – finish paragraph here] [BRA+MEX+URU: (USA: cannot support this phrase: “ and recalling that equality of opportunity, the elimination of critical poverty and the equitable distribution of wealth and income”),

dimensions]; [ARG: in accordance with the relevant articles of the OAS Charter – finish paragraph here] [BRA+MEX+URU: (USA: cannot support this phrase: “ and recalling that equality of opportunity, the elimination of critical poverty and the equitable distribution of wealth and income”), as well as the full participation of (USA: peoples citizens) in decisions relating to their own development, are, among others, basic objectives of integral development – Art. 34 OAS Charter .] (PER: in consultation)- 5PP16. ALSO HIGHLIGHTING the strategic role of critical infrastructure for trade, connectivity and stability, including Panama Canal, as a key element for the economic and food security of the hemisphere; (Pre-agreed 061626)

[PP17. - USA: AFFIRMING THAT peace, prosperity, and hemispheric stability are strengthened by secure borders, lawful migration systems, robust energy independence, the fight against transnational criminal organizations and narco -terrorism, and the defense of democratic governance against authoritarian repression and external malign influence]

DECLARES:

1. The member states’ unwavering commitment to compliance with international law, as well as with the strengthening and advancing democracy, the rule of law, and full respect for human rights based on the OAS Charter and the principles of the Inter -American Democratic Charter. (Preagreed 060126)

2. That democracy, development and full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms are interdependent and mutually reinforcing. (Pre-agreed 060126)

3. The recognition of Panama’s historic role as the venue of the 1826 Amphictyonic Congress and as the host of the fifty-sixth regular session of the OAS General Assembly. (Pre-agreed

060126)

4. The Bicentennial of the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama, constitutes an important occasion to reaffirm that hemispheric multilateralism is an effective tool to foster dialogue and cooperation. (Pre-agreed 061526)- 6060126)

4. The Bicentennial of the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama, constitutes an important occasion to reaffirm that hemispheric multilateralism is an effective tool to foster dialogue and cooperation. (Pre-agreed 061526)- 6 -

[HAI - New Operating Paragraph

5. Invites Member States to promote, as they deem appropriate, initiatives aimed at raising awareness, particularly among younger generations, of the historical significance of the meeting of January 2, 1816, between Haitian President Alexandre Pétion and the Liberator Simón Bolívar.] (COL: cannot support) (DR: in consultations)

6. The importance of promoting a strengthened, effective, and [CAN+COL: inclusive] multilateralism [ECU+USA: with the participation of all its actors ] aimed at finding consensual solutions, that responds to the needs of the peoples of the Americas.

7. The importance of strengthening hemispheric cooperation in security from a multidimensional approach based on mutual trust, respect for international law and the protection of human rights. (Pre-agreed 060126)

8. The expectation that Member States, as appropriate, continue to further develop international cooperation and timely exchanges of information to address common hemispheric challenges. (Pre-agreed 060126)

9. The Willingness to Promote dialogue and hemispheric solidarity inspired by the spirit of the Amphictyonic Congress of Panama of 1826 including sovereign equality, cooperation in the areas of migration, security and defense, the peaceful resolution of conflicts, and free trade . (Preagreed 061526) (USA: in consultations)

10. Its Commitment to strengthen the rule of law, democratic governance and public institutions and the promotion and protection of human rights, promoting [USA: more] fairer,

[USA+ELS+ARG: equal opportunity for all // URU+MEX+BRA+CHI+JAM+CAN+COL: keep

10. Its Commitment to strengthen the rule of law, democratic governance and public institutions and the promotion and protection of human rights, promoting [USA: more] fairer,

[USA+ELS+ARG: equal opportunity for all // URU+MEX+BRA+CHI+JAM+CAN+COL: keep more equitable, inclusive ], integrated and resilient societies [PAR+USA+CHI: finish paragraph here] [CAN+URU+MEX+BRA: and advancing gender equality // CHI+ARG: cannot support] , in accordance with principles enshrined in Article 3 of the OAS Charter .(PER+ARG: in consultations)

11. Its Commitment to building a full and representative democracy that promotes, the full equal and meaningful inclusion [ELS+USA: finish paragraph here] [URU: of all, including]among7others, of women, persons and peoples of African Descent, Indigenous Peoples, [COL: persons with disabilities] and historic ally excluded groups and/or in situation of vulnerability .

(CAN+URU+COL+MEX+BRA: keep the full original text) (USA: delete this proposal and include only equal opportunity for all ) (ARG: representative democracy – see Inter-American Democratic Charter)

12. The reaffirmation of the principles and commitments enshrined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter, as we commemorate its twenty-fifth anniversary, as a fundamental instrument of the Inter-American system, which guides the actions of the member states in the defense and promotion of democracy, under the principle of non-intervention and respect for the sovereignty of states. [USA: under the principle of non -intervention and respect for the sovereignty of states // BAH+BAR+BEL+BOL+BRA+CAN+CHI+COL+CRI+ELS+GUA+GUY+MEX+PAN+PAR+D R+SKN+STL+SVG+URU: Do not support deletion ] [USA: pursuant to article 19 of the OAS Charter]. (ECU: in consultations)

[USA-ALT 12.:

R+SKN+STL+SVG+URU: Do not support deletion ] [USA: pursuant to article 19 of the OAS Charter]. (ECU: in consultations)

[USA-ALT 12.: Rejects, in the strongest possible terms, foreign malign influence in critical infrastructure; resolves to reduce strategic dependence on non -hemispheric powers whose state -directed economic practices, opaque financing mechanisms, and coercive trade polici es pose grave risks to democratic governance, economic sovereignty, and regional security; and encourages member states to restrict foreign state -linked ownership or operation of ports, telecommunications networks, energy assets, rare-earth supply chains, and other strategic sectors throughout the hemisphere.]

13. The importance of strengthening hemispheric cooperation in security from a multidimensional approach , through, among others, taking advantage of existing OAS instruments , regional coordination mechanisms, judicial cooperation [CAN+COL+MEX:and existing instruments within the framework of the OAS , as well as through , the possible consideration of additional and innovative measures, as appropriate,] the [COL: possible] consideration of additional and measures, as appropriate, that contribute to more articulated, sustained, and effective responses to the common challenges and of security in the Hemisphere, based on mutual trust, respect for international law and the protection of human rights. (DR+MEX+COL: in consultations)- 8 -

[From rev 3. version The importance of strengthening hemispheric security cooperation from a multidimensional approach, through, among others, taking advantage of existing OAS instruments, regional coordination mechanisms, and judicial cooperation, [MEX+COL+CAN:as well as through the [COL: possible] consideration of additional measures ] [ECU: as well as through the (COL: possible) consideration of additional measures] that contribute to contributing to more coordinated responses, sustained and effective [MEX+COL: in the face of] common security challenges in the hemisphere, based on mutual trust, respect for international law, and the protection of human rights.

of additional measures] that contribute to contributing to more coordinated responses, sustained and effective [MEX+COL: in the face of] common security challenges in the hemisphere, based on mutual trust, respect for international law, and the protection of human rights.

[URU-ALT: We recognize with concern the growing presence of different forms of transnational organized crime, which, in some cases, operate in an interconnected manner, sharing logistical, financial and operational structures, and we reaffirm the need to promote int ernational cooperation under a comprehensive, multidimensional and holistic approach to security, in line with our applicable international commitments."]

[BRA:

14. Its commitment to full respect for international law, the sovereign equality of states, (USA: non-intervention), territorial integrity, self-determination of peoples, the peaceful settlement of disputes and the prohibition of the threat or use of force, as well as to the promotion of hemispheric responses based on dialogue, cooperation, good faith, compliance with international obligations contracted (pacta sunt servanda) and the adoption of measures that strengthen integral development, regional stability and mutual trust among American states.]

(ARG+USA+DR: The elimination of OP13 is suggested, given that its recitals correspond more to a preambular paragraph than to an operation. In fact, much of what has been indicated has already been received in preambular paragraphs)

BRA+COL+MEX+CHI: requests that Articles 2, 3 and 19 of the OAS Charter be reflected in some part of this Declaration915. That in compliance with international law , including international human rights law, commits to continue its efforts to prevent and combat transnational organized crime, environmental crimes, terrorism, cybercrime, the drug problem -including drug trafficking , corruption, money laundering and other challenges to the multidimensional security of the hemisphere, in line with its national priorities. (Pre-agreed 061526) (USA: in consultations)

crimes, terrorism, cybercrime, the drug problem -including drug trafficking , corruption, money laundering and other challenges to the multidimensional security of the hemisphere, in line with its national priorities. (Pre-agreed 061526) (USA: in consultations)

16. Its satisfaction with the strategic alliance signed between the OAS and CAF for the implementation of the Hemispheric Observatory on Organized Crime and Illicit Markets, as a concrete tool at the service of confronting transnational organized crime and oth er criminal phenomena, based on technical cooperation instruments and analytics tools that allow for an improvement of the understanding and characterization of these phenomena, contributing to evidence-based policymaking.

The Committee on Hemispheric Security (CHS) will address the development of strategic guidelines aimed at ensuring their relevance and alignment with national and regional priorities in the field of security. (Pre-agreed 061526)

17. Its commitment to encourage political dialogue, diplomacy and the peaceful settlement of disputes guided by the principle of good faith as essential pillars of regional stability. (Pre-agreed

061526)

18. To promote, under the principles of Inter -American solidarity and cooperation and in accordance with the international commitments assumed , integral development and eradicating poverty, seeking to support the achievement of the national objectives of member states and to respect the priorities set by each country, as well as to strengthen hemispheric cooperation and the exchange of best practices, particularly for the benefit of developing countries, recognizing that such efforts are crucial to democratic stability (Pre-agreed 060126)

[BAH-from paragraph 14 of the original version: To urge the strengthening of hemispheric cooperation and the exchange of best practices to advance (USA+PAR+ARG+ELS: integral sustainable) (BAH+COL+MEX +CAN: sustainable) development, particularly in developing countries. ] (USA+PAR+ARG: in consultations)- 1019. Science, technology, innovation and digital transformation: [Proposal Peru:

sustainable) development, particularly in developing countries. ] (USA+PAR+ARG: in consultations)- 1019. Science, technology, innovation and digital transformation: [Proposal Peru: The importance of promoting science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, through inclusive approaches that address the needs of people who do not have access, including groups that do not have access to or digital education [USA: including the governance of emerging technologies ], as enablers of integral development and the reduction of structural gaps in the hemisphere.] [Proposal Uruguay: The importance of promoting science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation including in groups that do not have access to them, as elements that contribute to development (USA: and the reduction of structural gaps) in the hemisphere]

(MEX-NEW OP: The importance of promoting science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and the transition to artificial intelligence, through inclusive approaches that are person centered, strengthening digital capacities and meaningful participation of all persons, in particular those in situations of vulnerability or who face barriers to access and use of digital technologies, recognizing their role as facilitators of digital literacy, sustainable development, social inclusion and reduction of digital and structural gaps in the hemisphere // USA: cannot support)

[BRA+URU+MEX+CAN: Move close to paragraph 2:

20. The disposition to promote civil, political, economic, social, cultural and environmental rights, consistent with the relevant normative frameworks

(ELS+DR+PAR+ARG+JAM: , from an intersectional perspective).// URU+MEX+CAN+COL: not delete this phrase] (USA: cannot support)

[BRA+COL+MEX:

21. Our commitment to working toward the fulfillment of the mandate for a draft InterAmerican Declaration on the rights of Persons and Peoples of African Descent, in line with the mandate of resolution CP/RES. 1311/26] (USA+JAM: request elimination of this paragraph)- 1121. Our commitment to working toward the fulfillment of the mandate for a draft InterAmerican Declaration on the rights of Persons and Peoples of African Descent, in line with the mandate of resolution CP/RES. 1311/26] (USA+JAM: request elimination of this paragraph)- 1122. RECOGNIZE the importance of [COL: balanced integration of the economic, social, educational and environmental dimensions of sustainable development , in compliance with international commitments to comply in a complete, timely, and effective manner with all international commitments adopted by States to ensure global, just, and equitable sustainable development, in all its economic, social, and environmental dimensions.] (USA: suggest deletion of the entire paragraph // COL+MEX: does not support deletion) (PER: in consultations)

[BRA+CAN+COL+MEX+STL+URU+SKN+BAH+GUA+BAR:

23. The urgent need to advance in climate mitigation and adaptation [CAN: efforts], with the aim of reducing (ARG: its the) (CAN: adverse) the impacts (JAM: weather related events to)

[CAN+COL+MEX+STL+BAR+URU: of climate change / ARG: delete] on the peoples of the Americas (MEX+COL:, with special attention for the most vulnerable population s and communities.)] (USA: cannot support – suggest use of alternate terminology)