REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS S-DVAM-16-024746 Bogota, D.C., March 14, 2016 Sir: Pursuant to Article 64(1) of the American Convention on Human Rights, the Republic of Colombia respectfully presents to the Inter-American Court of Human Rights a request for an advisory opinion concerning the interpretation and scope of Article 1(1) (Obligation to Respect Rights), 4(1) (Right to Life), and 5(1) (Right to Humane Treatment/Personal Integrity) of the American Convention. The complete text and annexes are attached to this communication. I would be grateful if you would forward all notifications relating to this matter to Ricardo Abello Galvis. Mr. Abello Galvis will act as Agent of the Republic of Colombia for the purposes of this request for an advisory opinion. His contact information is as follows: - E-mail: ricardoabello@gmail.com Telephone: (+57} 310 871 2079 Address: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Carrera 5 No. 9-03, Office MR 301, Bogota D.C. (Colombia). Accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest and most distinguished consideration. · FRANCISCO JAVIER ECHEVERRI LARA Vice Minister for Multilateral Affairs Lic. PABLO SAAVEDRA ALESSANDRI Secretary Inter-American Court of Human Rights San Jose, Costa Rica