This agreement provides the principles and issues that are to be included in the future legal framework that will be established for Chiapas, which implies reform and amendment of the Federal constitution.  

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.

This agreement declares the commitments for Chiapas made by the State and Federal Government concerning issues pertaining to the constitutional framework for autonomy, municipalities, participation and representation, access to justice and education.

This agreement implements the Agreement on Commitments for Chiapas by the State and federal Governments and the EZLN under paragraph 1.3 of the Rules of Procedure. It addresses political participation and representation, justice, the rights of indigenous women, access to media and education as well as the recognition of indigenous culture.

This agreement encompasses the following documents: Joint Declaration that the Federal Government and the EZLN Shall Submit to National Debating and Decision Making Bodies; Joint Proposals that the Federal Government and the EZLN Agree to Submit to National Debating and Decision Making Bodies, in Respect of Point 1.4 of the Rules of Procedure; and Commitment for Chiapas Made by the State and Federal Governments and the EZLN, in Respect of Point 1.3 of the Rules of Procedure.