matter of urgency to the area to study the situation. 29. Mrs. ATTAH, speaking on a point of order, observed that only accredited representatives of non-governmental organizations were allowed to speak. The trend among non-governmental organizations to invite other persons to address the Sub-Commission was contrary to the rules of procedure and unacceptable. 30. The CHAIRMAN urged non-governmental organizations to ensure that persons addressing the Sub-Commission were indeed representatives of those organizations. 31. He would bring the matter to the attention of the Bureau and inform the Sub-Commission of any suggestions that the Bureau might make in that regard. 32. Mr.TEITELBAUM (American Association of Jurists) said that against a background of flagrant social injustices made worse by unbridled economic liberalism, the human rights situation in several countries of Latin America left much to be desired. In Peru, where murders and disappearances were continuing, military control had recently been extended. The Party of the Democratic revolution of Mexico had sent to the American Association of Jurists (AAJ) a list of almost 60 of its militants who had been murdered since Mr. Salinas de Gortari had assumed the Presidency of the country. In the latest presidential elections the candidate of the Party of the Democratic Revolution had lost by a difference of 2 per cent, according to the official figures, in conditions which raised serious doubts as to whether the official result really reflected the will of the people as expressed in the ballot box. The Institutional Revolutionary Party, which had been in power in Mexico for many decades, no doubt had to learn how to accept the real possibility of taking turns in office. 33. On 20 December 1989, United States troops had invaded Panama. They had been due to be there for no more than 24 hours. That period had now been 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a discussion on human rights violations and political issues in various countries, specifically in Latin America. It mentions military control, murders, disappearances, and electoral irregularities. The tone is critical and suggests that the speakers are advocating for democratic principles and accountability.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights