June 1, 1942

THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES OF MEXICO DECREES:

ARTICLE I.-It is declared that as of May 22, 1942, there exists a state of war between the United States of Mexico and Germany, Italy and Japan.

ARTICLE II.-The President of the Republic will make the appropriate declaration and the international notifications that may be in order.

ARTICLE I.-This law will enter into effect on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.

ARTICLE II.-This law will be made known throughout the Republic.

In compliance with Section I, of Article 29, of The Constitution of the United States of Mexico, and for its publication and observance, I issue this Decree at the residence of the Federal Executive Power, in the City of Mexico, Federal District, on the 1st day of June 1942.

(sgd.) MANUEL AVILA CAMACHO