Resolutions to Lift Precautionary Measure
Resolution No. 31/23( LIFTED )
PM 170-18 - Óscar Álvarez Rubio , El Salvador
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Oscar Álvarez Rubio who disappeared in El Salvador. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the actions taken by the State during the time these measures were in force. Furthermore, it noted that the last time the beneficiary’s representation provided information was in 2018, before this measure was granted. Despite the State’s request to lift the measures, and repeated requests from the IACHR to the representation for their comments, no response was received. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 26/23( LIFTED )
PM 109-07 - Marcos Bonifacio Castillo , Honduras
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Marcos Bonifacio Castillo in Honduras. At the time of taking the decision, the Commission observes that the representation last provided information in 2013, and there is therefore no updated information on the beneficiary’s current situation. Following the State’s request, and upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures.
Resolution No. 24/23( LIFTED )
PM 23-20 - Men and Women Deprived of Liberty in the Cabimas Pretrial Detention Center (Cabimas Remand Facility) , Venezuela
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of the men and women deprived of liberty in the Cabimas Pretrial Detention Center (Cabimas Remand Facility), in Venezuela. At the time of making the decision, the Commission regretted the persistence of the risk prior to the closure of the Cabimas Remand Facility, which was evicted on October 22, and 23, 2021. On October 26, 2021, its demolition began. Subsequently, the Commission has not received additional information from the representation since November 15, 2021, despite requests for information made. The IACHR decided to lift these measures and regretted the lack of response from the State regarding the specific measures adopted to implement these measures while they were in force.
Resolution No. 23/23( LIFTED )
PM 253-14 - Héctor Orlando Martínez Montiño and his family unit , Honduras
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Héctor Orlando Martínez Montiño and his family unit in Honduras. At the time of making the decision, the Commission observes that the beneficiary Héctor Martínez died on June 17, 2015. In addition, his relatives have reportedly been living abroad since 2015, and there is no available information regarding incidents that would have placed them at risk. Following the State’s request, and upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures.
Resolution No. 21/23( LIFTED )
PM 451-14 - Norma Madero Jiménez et al. , Mexico
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Norma Madero Jiménez et al., in Mexico. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the actions taken by the State during implementation, as well as the lack of detailed information on recent particular threatening events. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures.
Resolution No. 17/23( LIFTED )
PM 131-09 - Blanca Mesina Nevárez, Silvia Vázquez Camacho, and their families , Mexico
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decided to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Blanca Mesina Nevárez and Silvia Vázquez Camacho, in Mexico. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the actions taken by the State during implementation, as well as the lack of recent information from the beneficiaries’ representation, who has not responded to the requests made by the IACHR, their last communication being in 2014. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures.
Resolution No. 16/23( LIFTED )
PM 141-14 - Manuel Escalona Sánchez, Wilfredo Matos Gutierrez and Ortello Abrahante Bacallao , Bahamas
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift the precautionary measures in favor of Manuel Escalona Sánchez, Wilfredo Matos Gutierrez and Ortello Abrahante Bacallao regarding the Bahamas. At the time of taking the decision, the Commission observes that the parties have not provided information since the granting of the precautionary measure, despite several requests from the Commission. The Commission regrets that the parties have never complied with the requests for information, particularly in face of the seriousness and urgency of the matter. The IACHR recalled that the State must comply with the corresponding obligations under the American Declaration despite the lifting of these precautionary measures, especially with regards to the rights of migrants and asylum seekers.
Resolution No. 14/23( LIFTED )
PM 18-09 - Paul Pierre , United States
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift the precautionary measures in favor of Paul Pierre regarding the United States of America. At the time of taking the decision, the Commission observes that the beneficiary’s representatives have not provided information since March 12th, 2012, and the State since March 2nd, 2012, despite several requests from the Commission. The IACHR recalled that the State must comply with the corresponding obligations under the American Declaration despite the lifting of these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 13/23( LIFTED )
PM 1127-19 - Nadia Alejandra Cruz Tarifa and Nelson Cox Mayorga , Bolivia
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Nadia Alejandra Cruz Tarifa and Nelson Cox Mayorga, in Bolivia. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed that, according to the information provided, the State has implemented measures for the protection of the beneficiaries and no real and imminent risk event has been presented against them. In addition, the Commission assessed that the context in which the precautionary measures were granted has changed, as well as that the beneficiaries no longer hold the positions they held in the Ombudsperson’s Office. In that regard, the Commission considered that, at present, it is not possible to identify an imminent risk situation within the meaning of Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 8/23( LIFTED )
PM 127-07 - José Emery Álvarez Patiño et al. , Colombia
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of José Emery Álvarez Patiño, Marlene Cisneros, José Gildardo Ortega, José Arcos, Alfredo Quiñones, Arcediano Pialejo Micolta, Claudio Esterilla Montaño, Gonzalo Caicedo Esterilla, José Rogelio Montaño, Maritza Caicedo Ordoñez, Marianita Montilla Cobo, Fanny Caicedo, and José Pablo Estrada Perlaza regarding Colombia. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the actions taken by the State during implementation as well as the observations from the beneficiaries’ representation. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 7/23( LIFTED )
PM 80-09 - Ronald John , Trinidad and Tobago
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift the precautionary measures in favor of Ronald John regarding Trinidad and Tobago. At the time of taking the decision, the Commission observes that the beneficiary’s representatives have not provided information since November 1st, 2011, and the State since December 23rd, 2010, despite several requests from the Commission. The IACHR recalled that the State must comply with the corresponding obligations under the American Declaration despite the lifting of these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 6/23( LIFTED )
PM 56-07 - Cástulo Benavides and other members of the Workers’ Peasant Labor Forum (Foro Laboral Obrero Campesino, FLOC) , Mexico
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Cástulo Benavides and other members of the FLOC, in Mexico. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the actions taken by the State during the implementation, as well as the lack of information from the proposed beneficiaries and their representation. Following repeated requests by the State to lift the precautionary measures, the IACHR requested comments from the representation, which provided its observations and responses. Upon not identifying compliance with the regulatory requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures. The Commission recalls that, regardless of this decision, the State maintains its obligations under the terms of Article 1.1 of the American Convention and applicable standards.