Resolutions to Lift Precautionary Measure
Resolution No. 97/24( LIFTED )
PM 994-16 - Lorenzo Mendoza and family , Venezuela
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Lorenzo Mendoza and his family, in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the State’s request to lift in its report, as well as the lack of information from both parties since 2017. Upon currently not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures.
Resolution No. 96/24( LIFTED )
PM 185-07 - Norma Cruz Córdova and Alan Maldonado Ordóñez , Guatemala
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift the precautionary measures in favor of Norma Cruz Córdova and Alan Maldonado Ordóñez, in Guatemala. Following the State’s request to lift the measures, the Commission assessed the protective actions taken in favor of the beneficiaries for the implementation of the precautionary measures, as well as the extended period without relevant information from the representation to continue assessing wether these precautionary measures should remain in force. Consequently, upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements at present, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 85/24( LIFTED )
PM 457-03 - Mario Minera, Héctor Amílcar Mollinedo, and the other members of the Center for Legal Action on Human Rights (CALDH) , Guatemala
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Mario Minera, Héctor Amílcar Mollinedo, and the other members of the Center for Legal Action on Human Rights (CALDH, by its Spanish initialism), in Guatemala. Following the State’s request to lift the said measures, the Commission assessed the protective actions taken in favor of the beneficiaries for the implementation of the precautionary measures. It has also considered the long period of time without facts that indicate an ongoing situation posing an imminent risk. Thus, given the nature of the precautionary measures and upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 81/24( LIFTED )
PM 589-15 - Ana Mirian Romero et al. , Honduras
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift the precautionary measures in favor of Ana Mirian Romero, the family units of Rosalio Vásquez Pineda and Ana Mirian Romero, and 13 other identified people, in Honduras. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the actions taken by the State and the information presented by the parties. Upon not identifying compliance with the requirements set forth in Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 76/24( LIFTED )
PM 9-02 - Afro-Colombian families in 49 hamlets in the Naya River , Colombia
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of the Afro-Colombian families living in 49 hamlets located in the Naya River basin in Buenaventura. The Commission assessed the actions taken by the State during implementation, as well as the observations of the beneficiaries’ representation. After several requests for information, the representation has failed to send a response since 2020. In this regard, given the nature of the precautionary measures mechanism and considering the information available, the Commission deemed that it did not have the elements to find compliance with the requirements of Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure. Consequently, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures and continue to follow up on the situation through its monitoring mechanisms.
Resolution No. 73/24( LIFTED )
PM 69-09 - Inés Yadira Cubero González , Honduras
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift the precautionary measures in favor of Inés Yadira Cubero González, regarding Honduras. Following the State’s request to lift the measures, the Commission reviewed the actions taken to implement the precautionary measures and considered the extended period without sufficient evidence of the beneficiary facing an ongoing imminent risk. In this regard, in light of the nature of the precautionary measures and the information available in this matter, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures pursuant to the provisions of Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure.
Resolution No. 70/24( LIFTED )
PM 189-01 - Gerardo Santibáñez Potes and nine others , Colombia
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of the members of the board of directors of SINTRAEMSDES. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the actions taken by the State during implementation, and the beneficiaries’ current situation. Following the requests to lift and upon not identifying compliance with the requirements outlined in Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures.
Resolution No. 60/24( LIFTED )
PM 271-06 - Marc-Arthur Mésidort and members of his family unit , Haiti
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Marc-Arthur Mésidort regarding Haiti. When making its decision, the Commission observes that the representation has not replied to the IACHR in the last 11 years. According to the last information sent in 2013, the representation reported that the beneficiary and his family were living abroad. The Commission notes with concern that the State has not provided a written response to the requests for information. Given the lack of information needed to meet procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures.
Resolution No. 59/24( LIFTED )
PM 132-00 - Jorge Cardona Alzate and Alba Patricia Ribera Uribe , Colombia
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Jorge Cardona Alzate and Alba Patricia Ribera Uribe regarding Colombia. Despite several requests for updates, the accredited representation has not sent the Commission any information since 2021. Upon being notified that a risk assessment would be carried out, the representation did not respond. Consequently, upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures. Lastly, the Commission recalls that the Inter-American Court of Human Rights has been overseeing Jineth Bedoya Lima’s situation as part of the ruling in the Case of Bedoya Lima et al. v. Colombia.
Resolution No. 47/24( LIFTED )
PM 261-16 - Daniel Ernesto Prado Albarracín , Colombia
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Daniel Ernesto Prado Albarracín. The Commission evaluated the actions taken by the State during the time the measures were in force. Despite several requests for information, the representation has not provided a substantial response since the precautionary measures were granted in 2017. Upon being notified that an assessment was to be carried out to determine whether the risk persisted, the representation did not reply. Consequently, upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 42/24( LIFTED )
PM 161-14 - Pierre Espérance and another person , Haiti
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Pierre Espérance and an identified member of the National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) regarding Haiti. At the time of reaching the decision, the Commission observes that, in the approximately 10 years that these precautionary measures have been in force, the representation has not submitted a written response to any of the requests for information issued by the Commission. The State has not sent a response either. Consequently, the Commission considers that there is no information to continue to determine that the requirements of Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure have been met. Therefore, it considers it appropriate to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 36/24( LIFTED )
PM 382-12 - Héctor Sánchez and four other persons , Colombia
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decided to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Héctor Sánchez, Alexander Castrillón Cubides, Hugo Mejía, Claudia Fierro Camacho, and Neiret Escobar Vela, in Colombia. In the process of reaching a decision, the Commission evaluated the actions taken by the State during implementation as well as the observations submitted by the beneficiaries’ representation. Despite several requests for updates, the representation has not sent any information to the Commission since 2020. Upon being notified that the current risk would be assessed, the representation still did not provide a response. Consequently, upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 35/24( LIFTED )
PM 181-07 - Lovinsky Pierre-Antoine , Haiti
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Lovinsky Pierre-Antoine regarding Haiti. At the time of making this decision, the Commission notes that 16 years have passed since the precautionary measures were granted, and there has been no updated information on the beneficiary’s situation for more than 11 years. Therefore, the Commission considers that it does not have the elements to continue to consider that the requirements of Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure have been met and, consequently, it decides to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 25/24( LIFTED )
PM 264-10 - Gerardo Vera Orcino, Javier Martínez Robles and Francisco de Asís Manuel , Mexico
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Gerardo Vera Orcino, Javier Martínez Robles and Francisco de Asís Manuel, 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 representation since 2017. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures.
Resolution No. 22/24( LIFTED )
PM 446-03 - Piedad Córdoba, Colombia
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Piedad Córdoba in Colombia. In making the decision, the Commission assessed the State’s actions during the implementation, as well as the observations of the beneficiary’s representation. In February 2024, the parties reported the death of the beneficiary from natural causes in January of the same year. As a result of her death, the Commission considers that the measures are now spent and there is no further need for protection.
Resolution No. 18/24( LIFTED )
PM 53-99 - Mary and Carrie Dann , United States
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift the precautionary measures in favor of Mary and Carrie Dann regarding the United States of America. At the time of taking the decision, the Commission observes that the merits of the case have been resolved and the scope of the State’s obligations has been settled, rendering the precautionary measures at hand moot. In addition, the Commission verified that it is not possible to identify a current situation that places the beneficiaries at risk in the terms of Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure. The IACHR will continue to follow up on Report Nº 75/02, published on December 27th, 2002.
Resolution No. 17/24( LIFTED )
PM 402-17 - Jair Krischke, Uruguay
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Jair Krischke, in Uruguay. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the actions taken by the State during implementation, the progress in the procedures to mitigate the risk, as well as the lack of information from the representation. The representation sent its last communication on October 15, 2019, and did not respond to the requests for information issued between 2019, 2022, and 2023. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures.
Resolution No. 16/24( LIFTED )
PM 281-10 - Oscar Siri Zúñiga and family, Honduras
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift the present precautionary measures in favor of Oscar Siri Zúñiga and his family in Honduras. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the measures adopted internally by the State, as well as the lack of information on risk events against the beneficiaries since 2017. In that regard, taking into account the nature of the precautionary measures and in light of the information available, the Commission considered that it is not possible to identify a situation of risk under the terms of Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure at this time. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 15/24( LIFTED )
PM 542-19 - Clave Enero and his family unit , El Salvador
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift the precautionary measures in favor of Clave Enero and his family unit in El Salvador. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the measures adopted by the State and identified the lack of response by the representation since January 2021, despite repeated requests for information. Upon not identifying compliance with the requirements set forth in Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the IACHR decided to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 14/24( LIFTED )
PM 277-13 - Members of the Otomí-Mexica Indigenous Community of San Francisco Xochicuautla, Mexico
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Members of the Otomi-Mexica Indigenous Community of San Francisco Xochicuautla, in Mexico. At the time of making its decision, the Commission assessed the actions taken by the State during implementation, as well as the lack of information from the representation despite requests issued by the IACHR. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these measures.
Resolution No. 9/24( LIFTED )
PM 519-17 - Eduardo Valencia Castellanos , Mexico
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Eduardo Valencia Castellanos. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the measures that the State adopted internally, as well as the change in circumstances and lack of situations that put the beneficiary at risk, at this time. Taking into account the nature of the precautionary measures and in light of the information available, the Commission considered that it is not possible to identify a situation of risk under the terms of Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure at this time. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 8/24( LIFTED )
PM 81-18 - Náthaly Sara Salazar Ayala , Peru
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Náthaly Sara Salazar Ayala in Peru. When making the decision, the Commission assessed the measures adopted domestically by the State and the lack of response by the beneficiary’s representation during the time the precautionary measures were in force. In this regard, it considered the passage of time and the stage of the investigations to clarify the facts that led to the disappearance of the beneficiary. It also took into account the existence of allegations that exceeded the mechanism of precautionary measures after the elapsed time. Upon not identifying compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR has decided to lift these precautionary measures.
Resolution No. 5/24( LIFTED )
PM 150-11 - Hildebrando Vélez and Sandra Viviana Cuéllar , Colombia
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decided to lift these precautionary measures in favor of Hildebrando Vélez and Sandra Viviana Cuéllar. At the time of making the decision, the Commission assessed the actions taken by the State during the implementation, as well as the observations of the beneficiaries’ representation. Following the State’s request to have the measures lifted, the IACHR requested, on several occasions, observations from the representatives, who provided their observations. In this regard, given the nature of the precautionary measures and in light of the information available, the Commission considered that at present there is no information available to find that the terms of Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure are fulfilled. After failing to identify compliance with the procedural requirements, the IACHR decided to lift the precautionary measures at hand.
Resolution No. 4/24( LIFTED )
PM 14-18 - Ericka Yamileth Varela Pavón and her family , Honduras
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) decides to lift the precautionary measures in favor of Ericka Yamileth Varela Pavón and her family in Honduras. At the time of making the decision, the Commission identifies the lack of response from the beneficiaries’ representation since August 2021, despite the requests for information made. Similarly, the beneficiary and two of her children have been outside Honduras since July 2018. Upon not identifying compliance with the requirements set forth in Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the IACHR decided to lift these precautionary measures.