Under 'New Federalism,' president Ernesto Zedillo (1994-2000) was attempting to de-politicized social programs.
After they had offered the Declaration to the director of Prodesis and the head of the European Delegation in Mexico-City, some of those who signed the declaration were threatened by Prodesis staff: if they would stand by their signature, they would not receive any kind of government support anymore (like oportunidades or procampo).