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Procedure for the Establishment of a Firm and Lasting Peace in Central America (Esquipulas II)
Procedure for the Establishment of a Firm and Lasting Peace in Central America (Esquipulas II)
Summary:
This agreement seeks to provide the principles by which the conflicts in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua will be resolved. Esquipulas II defined a number of measures to promote national reconciliation, an end to hostilities, democratization, free elections, the termination of all assistance to irregular forces, negotiations on arms controls, and assistance to refugees. It also laid the ground for international verification procedures and provided a timetable for implementation. The "Esquipulas II Accord" was signed in Guatemala City by the five presidents on 7 August 1987.
Date:
07/08/1987
Country / Entity:
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Region:
The Americas
Conflict / Issue:
Intra-State
Regional
Thematic:
Framework Agreements / Procedural Elements
Electoral Framework
Rule of Law
Transitional Justice/Truth and Reconciliation
International Justice and Accountability
Amnesties/Immunities
Justice Sector
Human Rights
Security Arrangements
Ceasefire/Cessation of Hostilities
DDR
Humanitarian and Refugee Issues
Socio-Economic and Development Issues
Statehood, Territory and Identity
Traditional Actors and Conflict Resolution Mechanisms
Implementation Arrangements
National Dialogue/ Consultation Mechanisms
Local and International supporting Actors
United Nations
Regional Organizations
Media and Communication
Language:
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English
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Spanish