Résolution No. 5/26
MC 1709-25 - Duannis Dabel León Taboada and Yenisey Taboada Ortíz, Cuba

On January 19, 2026, the IACHR granted precautionary measures on behalf of Duannis Dabel León Taboada and Yenisey Taboada Ortíz, after considering that they are in a serious and urgent situation, given that their rights to life, personal integrity, and health are at risk of irreparable harm in Cuba.

According to the request, Duannis Dabel León Taboada was deprived of his liberty on July 16, 2021, after participating in the protests that took place in Cuba in 2021. To date, he has been subjected to acts of violence, lack of medical care, and precarious conditions of detention. Meanwhile, his mother, Yenisey Taboada Ortíz, has been receiving threats from state agents. For its part, the State did not provide information to the IACHR. Under these circumstances, based on Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the Commission requests that Cuba:

1. take the necessary measures to protect the rights to life, personal integrity, and health of Duannis Dabel León Taboada and Yenisey Taboada Ortíz;
2. implement the necessary measures to ensure that the conditions of detention of Duannis Dabel León Taboada are compatible with applicable international standards in this area;
3. immediately conduct a comprehensive medical assessment of Duannis Dabel León Taboada’s physical and mental health and guarantee timely and specialized medical care and treatment, informing the results to his family and representatives;
4. ensure that Duannis Dabel León Taboada is not subjected to violence, threats, intimidation, or aggression within the prison;
5. take the necessary measures, with a gender-based approach, to ensure that Yenisey Taboada Ortíz can carry out her activities as a human rights defender without being subjected to threats, harassment, intimidation, or other acts of violence in the exercise of her duties;
6. consult and agree upon the measures to be implemented with the beneficiaries and their representatives; and
7. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that gave rise to this resolution, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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Résolution No. 4/26( EXTENSION ET SUIVI )
MC 73-24 - Members of the La Plata Bahía Málaga Community Council, Colombie

On January 19, 2026, the IACHR adopted Follow-up and Extension Resolution No. 4/2026 regarding the situation of the members of the La Plata Bahía Málaga Community Council in Colombia. The IACHR analyzed the ongoing risk to the members of the Community Council located in Buenaventura, Valle del Cauca, and observed that the context of violence has intensified, characterized by the presence and territorial disputes between various illegal armed groups, which exercise control through threats, extortion, harassment, and acts of violence. The Commission noted the strategy of these groups, aimed at controlling maritime mobility, which is central to community life, and expressed concern about the murder of Alan Valencia, a young member of the Community Council. The IACHR appreciated the efforts made by the State to implement protection measures such as consultation and follow-up meetings and a workshop on collective risk. However, it considered that the risk persists and that it is necessary to strengthen actions and reinforce protection measures. In accordance with Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure, the Commission requested that Colombia:

1. Strengthen the implementation of the necessary measures to effectively protect the life and personal integrity of the beneficiaries identified in Resolution 19/2024;
2. Extend the precautionary measures in favor of all members of the La Plata Bahía Málaga Community Council and adopt the necessary and culturally appropriate measures to safeguard the life and personal integrity of the beneficiaries. In particular, those of a collective nature that allow for the effective security of the members of the Community Council;
3. Implement the necessary protective measures so that beneficiaries can continue to carry out their activities in defense of human rights without being subjected to threats, intimidation, harassment, or acts of violence;
4. Consult and agree upon the measures to be adopted with the beneficiaries and/or their representatives; and
5. Report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that gave rise to this precautionary measure, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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Résolution No. 3/26
MC 1846-25 - Huascar González Rodríguez, Nicaragua

On January 10, 2026, the IACHR granted precautionary measures in favor of Huascar González Rodríguez, after considering that he is in a serious and urgent situation presenting a risk of irreparable harm to his rights in Nicaragua. It was alleged that the beneficiary, who is a lawyer and notary, was detained on October 7, 2025, and since then there has been no official information about him. Since his detention, his family members have not been informed of the charges against him or the reason for his detention; they have not been able to see him or receive information about his situation and are completely unaware of his physical and mental health and where he is being held. The Commission also noted that the State did not provide any information regarding the measures taken to address the beneficiary’s risk and locate him. In accordance with Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the Commission requests that Nicaragua:

1. adopt the necessary measures to determine the situation and whereabouts of the beneficiary, in order to protect his rights to life and personal integrity;
2. detail whether the beneficiary is in the custody of the State, the circumstances, and his detention conditions. In particular, disclose the place of his detention, and allow access to his legal representatives and family; and
3. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that led to the adoption of this resolution, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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Résolution No. 2/26
MC 1892-25 - José Luis Subero Reyes, Venezuela

On January 9, 2026, the IACHR granted precautionary measures on behalf of José Luis Subero Reyes, after considering that he is in a serious and urgent situation, given that his rights to life, personal integrity, and health are at risk of irreparable harm in Venezuela.

According to the request, the beneficiary is a personnel analyst at the Andrés Gutiérrez Solís Hospital and a human rights activist. Since November 25, 2025, his whereabouts, legal status, and current health condition are unknown. For its part, the State did not provide information to the IACHR. Under these circumstances, based on Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the Commission requests that Venezuela:

1. adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life, personal integrity, and health of José Luis Subero Reyes. In particular:
   1. report whether the beneficiary is in the custody of the State and, if so, indicate the reason and circumstances of his detention; or, the measures taken to determine his whereabouts or fate;
   2. if the beneficiary is in the custody of the State, indicate whether he has been charged with crimes and whether he has been brought before a competent court to review his detention, if so, expressly mention the court that hears his criminal case, or if he has not appeared before a court, clarify the reason why he has not done so;
   3. facilitate the beneficiary’s communication with his family, representatives, and trusted attorneys, and give them full access to his judicial file, if any;
   4. immediately conduct a medical assessment of his health condition and ensure timely and specialized medical care and treatment, informing his family members and representatives of the results;
2. adopt the necessary measures to ensure that the beneficiary can carry out his activities as a human rights defender without being subjected to threats, harassment, intimidation, or acts of violence; and
3. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that led to the adoption of this precautionary measure, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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Résolution No. 1/26
MC 1904-25 - Fernando Enrique Orozco Cassiani, his family unit, and Carolina Briceño, Venezuela

On January 9, 2026, the IACHR granted precautionary measures to Fernando Enrique Orozco Cassiani, Dilia Margarita Castillo Jiménez de Orozco, Brayant Fernando Orozco Castillo, Luz María Cassiani Villa, and Carolina Briceño, after considering that they are in a serious and urgent situation, given that their rights to life, personal integrity, and health are at risk of irreparable harm in Venezuela.

According to the request, Fernando Enrique Orozco Cassiani is a former deputy of the National Assembly. On November 25, he, his wife, his son, and his ex-partner were allegedly detained by state officials, and their whereabouts have been unknown since then. Meanwhile, his mother has reportedly been threatened by those officials. For its part, the State did not provide any information to the IACHR. Under these circumstances, based on Article 25 of the Rules of Procedure, the Commission requests that Venezuela:

1. adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life, personal integrity, and health of Fernando Enrique Orozco Cassiani, Dilia Margarita Castillo Jiménez de Orozco, Brayant Fernando Orozco Castillo, Luz María Cassiani Villa, and Carolina Briceño;
2. report whether Fernando Enrique Orozco Cassiani, Dilia Margarita Castillo Jiménez de Orozco, Brayant Fernando Orozco Castillo, and Carolina Briceño are in the custody of the State and, if so, indicate the place, reason, and circumstances of their detention; or, the measures taken to determine their whereabouts or fate;
3. if they are in the custody of the State, implement sufficient measures to ensure that the detention conditions of Fernando Enrique Orozco Cassiani, Dilia Margarita Castillo Jiménez de Orozco, Brayant Fernando Orozco Castillo, and Carolina Briceño are compatible with applicable international standards. In particular, the following:
   1. facilitate communication with their family members, representatives and trusted lawyers, giving them full access to the judicial file, if any;
   2. indicate whether they have been charged with crimes and whether they have been brought before a competent court to review their detention, if so, expressly mention the court that has oversight of their criminal cases, or if they have not appeared before a court, clarify the reason why they have not done so;
   3. immediately carry out a medical assessment on their health situation, and guarantee timely and specialized medical care and treatment, informing their family members and representatives of the results;
4. take the necessary measures to ensure that Luz María Cassiani Villa is not subjected to threats, harassment, intimidation or acts of violence; and
5. report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged events that led to the adoption of this precautionary measure, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.

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