Resolutions to Lift Precautionary Measure
Resolution No. 53/23( LIFTED )
PM 374-17 - V.S.S.F. et al. , Honduras
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of V.S.S.F. et al. in Honduras. At the time of making the decision, the Commission verified that it does not have updated information that would allow it to identify an ongoing risk in terms of Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure. In this regard, the Commission observed that the representation has not provided information during the time these precautionary measures have been in force. This situation was maintained over time despite several requests for information, which did not receive a response. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures.
Resolution No. 52/23( LIFTED )
PM 148-08 - J.R.P. and his family unit , Guatemala
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift the precautionary measures at hand in favor of J.R.P. and his family unit in Guatemala. At the time of taking the decision, the Commission verified that it does not have updated information that could allow it to confirm that the risk that the proposed beneficiaries faced is ongoing. It takes into account that it has not received information from the representation since 2013, that the State adopted acts to protect, and that, in recent years, no events have been reported that could be considered a risk in the terms of Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures.
Resolution No. 45/23( LIFTED )
PM 422-11 - Cledy Lorena Caal Cumes , Guatemala
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Cledy Lorena Caal Cumes in Guatemala. At the time of making the decision, the Commission confirmed that it does not have updated information to identify an ongoing situation that places the beneficiary at risk, taking into account that it has not received information from the representation since 2016. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures.
Resolution No. 38/23( LIFTED )
PM 139-09 - Martha Lucía Giraldo Villano et al. , Colombia
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Martha Lucía Giraldo Villano et al. in Colombia. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the State’s actions during implementation, as well as the observations of the beneficiaries’ representation. Following requests to lift the precautionary measure submitted by the State, the IACHR requested observations from the representation. The Commission notes that, despite the parties showing an interest in promoting continuous and diligent monitoring of these measures, there is no updated information. In this sense, the Commission has neither sufficient nor current information that would be sufficient to determine whether a situation continues to place the beneficiaries at risk pursuant to Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure.
Resolution No. 36/23( LIFTED )
PM 383-10 - John Jairo Palacios , Colombia
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of John Jairo Palacios in Colombia. At the time of its decision, the Commission notes that there is no information on the beneficiary’s current situation despite requests for information from the beneficiary’s representation. The Commission stresses that the representation has not sent updated information during approximately 13 years since these precautionary measures have been in force. It also notes that the State forwarded information regarding the ongoing search and investigative actions taken to determine the whereabouts of the beneficiary. On the basis of the information before it, the Commission notes that the current situation does not meet the requirements of Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure.
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.