On December 27, 2023, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decided to issue a Follow-up, Extension and Partial Lift Resolution with respect to Precautionary Measures 416-13 in favor of Tolupan indigenous members of the Broad Movement for Justice and Dignity (MADJ) in Honduras. In the resolution, the IACHR decided to keep in force the precautionary measures, and to extend them in favor of 61 identified members of the Broad Movement for Justice and Dignity (MADJ) that inhabit the San Francisco Locomapa Tribe, due to their situation of serious and urgent risk as a result of their activities in defense of the environment, land and territory. Similarly, the IACHR decided to lift the precautionary measures in favor of Santos Matute and José Salomón Matute, taking into account that the beneficiaries were killed in 2016 and 2019, respectively. Consequently, in accordance with Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure, the Commission decided as follows: a. Continue to follow up on these precautionary measures in accordance with the terms established in Article 25 of the IACHR Rules of Procedure; b. Lift the precautionary measures granted in favor of Santos Matute and José Salomón Matute; and c. Extend the precautionary measures granted in favor of 61 members of the MADJ that inhabit the San Francisco Locomapa Tribe, requesting their protection under the terms of Resolution 12/2013. d. Implement these precautionary measures considering the applicable ethnic and gender approach, as appropriate.
On December 19, 2023, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decided to issue this Follow-up Resolution on precautionary measures pursuant to the terms of Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure. The Commission regrets the lack of State response regarding the measures adopted to implement these precautionary measures. Given the information available and evaluated as a whole, the IACHR considered that a situation presenting a risk remains under the terms of Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure and decided:
The Resolution approves the Action Plan of the Joint Working Group on the implementation of precautionary measures. The Joint Working Group is carried out in the framework of the monitoring process of the implementation of Precautionary Measures 449-22, and of the Extension and Follow-up Resolution 59/22, of October 27, 2022, and its objective is to contribute to their full compliance, ensuring a space for coordination and complementarity between the national level and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. The Action Plan was elaborated jointly with the beneficiaries' representation and with the support of the IACHR and includes, inter alia:
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to issue this follow-up resolution on precautionary measures pursuant to Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure. In the resolution, the IACHR assesses the progress made in the implementation of the precautionary measures and addresses the parties' approaches. Furthermore, the Commission decides to extend the precautionary measures in favor of prosecutor Rafael Ernesto Vela Barba and his family unit. Finally, the Commission decides to continue assessing the situation of the beneficiaries in the terms of Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, and other applicable procedural and treaty provisions.
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to issue this Follow-up and Extension resolution on precautionary measures pursuant to Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure. The Commission valued the important protection measures adopted by the State in favor of the beneficiaries and those in favor of whom the extension was granted, along with information on risks related to the progress of the investigation into the murder of Fernando Villavicencio and possible threats and situations presenting a risk that were identified. Consequently, in accordance with Article 25 of the IACHR Rules of Procedure, the Commission decided as follows:
a. To continue monitoring the precautionary measures granted in favor of Christian Gustavo Zurita Ron, Andrea González Nader, Ramón Antonio López Cobeña, and Carlos Eduardo Figueroa Figueroa under the terms of Resolution No. 42/2023, along with the provisions of this resolution;
b. To continue implementing the appropriate follow-up measures pursuant to Article 25(10) and other provisions of its Rules of Procedure.
It also requested that the State of Ecuador:
b. Reinforce the measures adopted to protect the rights to life and personal integrity of Verónica Alexandra Sarauz Peñaranda and her children identified in this matter;
c. Consult and agree upon the measures to be taken with the beneficiaries and their representatives; and
d. Report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged events that led to the adoption of this resolution, so as to prevent them from reoccurring.
On June 12, 2023, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decided to issue this resolution to follow up and partially lift precautionary measures pursuant to the terms of Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure.
The IACHR decided to keep in force the precautionary measures in favor of (1) Semma Julissa Villanueva Barahona; (2) Gregoria América Gomez Ramírez; and (3) Karla Vanessa Beltrán Cruz, as well as their respective families. At the time of taking the decision, the Commission considered the protection measures State authorities have taken in favor of beneficiaries. However, the Commission also considered the ongoing risk factors against them. Consequently, with a view to continue assessing whether to keep these precautionary measures in force, the Commission requested
On the other hand, the IACHR decided to lift the precautionary measures in favor of Dicciana Noreyda Ferrufino and her family unit in Honduras. At the time of making its decision, the Commission took into account the lack of reported risk events against the beneficiary Dicciana Noreyda Ferrufino in recent years, in addition to the willingness and actions taken by the State during the time these precautionary measures were in force. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements set forth in Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the IACHR decided to partially lift these precautionary measures.
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to issue this follow-up resolution on precautionary measures in the terms of Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure. The Commission regrets the lack of State response regarding the measures adopted to implement these precautionary measures. In view of the information available and evaluated as a whole, the Commission makes an urgent appeal to the Cuban State to adopt prompt and immediate measures for the implementation of the precautionary measures considering that the risk factors remain in force under Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure.