Participación de México en el desarrollo del derecho internacional frente a los atentados del 11 de septiembre de 2001

There can be no denying that Mexico’s participation in multilateral forums has resulted in a noteworthy contribution to the codification and development of international law. In this article, Reyes illustrates how, in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, our country has promoted the development of international law through concrete measures, such as the establishment of an inter-American strategy based on international cooperation, the drawing up of the InterAmerican Convention and the inclusion of respect for human rights in the battle against terrorism. According to the author, Mexico’s participation in these and other relevant forums has helped strengthen international law and boost international security and trust, given that the country has insisted that human rights, international humanitarian law and the rights of refugees and the displaced be respected in the battle against terrorism. In Reyes’ opinion, the international community still faces several challenges. What is needed is a wider definition of terrorism, but for this to occur, the General Assembly must first conclude negotiations on a General Convention and this must be adopted on the highest political level. The author concludes by saying that Mexico should continue promoting measures to combat terrorism based on international cooperation, while avoiding double standards in the eradication of this scourge.