The most important event in Mexico's international activities during the year 1991 was having been the promoter and organizer of the first summit of the countries of Ibero-America. As a result of the dialogue and reflection, the heads of state and government of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Ecuador, El Salvador, Spain, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay and Venezuela formulated a series of final documents, among which the Guadalajara Declaration stands out; Likewise, they decided to institutionalize the Ibero-American Conference as a forum for dialogue and consultation of the Latin American and Iberian community on an annual basis. Another of the highly significant events in the international life of Mexico was having been the promoter and host of the Meeting for the Signing of the Peace Agreements in El Salvador. Gathered on January 16, 1992 at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City, the representatives of the Salvadoran government and the Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front (FMLN) signed the final peace agreements in El Salvador.

Published: 1991-12-02