In the international context, Colombia has led the way in enforcing the rules governing prior consultation set out in Convention No. 169 of the International Labour Organization (ILO), to which our State is a party. On the understanding that this Declaration’s approach to prior consent is different and could amount to the possibility of vetoing the exploitation of natural resources found in indigenous territories, in the absence of an agreement, which could halt processes of general interest, the contents of this article are unacceptable to Colombia. In addition, it is important to note that the constitutions of many States, including Colombia’s, stipulate that the subsoil and nonrenewable natural resources are the property of the State to preserve and ensure their public usefulness for the benefit of the entire nation. For that reason, the provisions contained in this article are contrary to the domestic legal order of Colombia, based on the national interest. ••• 52 • • •