Suivre des résolutions de mesures de précaution
Résolution No. 8/26( EXTENSION ET SUIVI )
MC 440-25 - Andreina Baduel and Margareth Baduel, Venezuela
On January 25, 2026, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) adopted Follow-up and Extension Resolution 8/2026 in relation to the situation of Andreina Baduel and Margareth Baduel. The information provided indicates that the beneficiaries carry out human rights defense activities through the Committee for the Freedom of Political Prisoners in Venezuela (Comité de Familiares y Amigos por la Libertad de los Presos Políticos, CLIPPVE) and are allegedly being subjected to harassment and threats. Upon analyzing the submissions of fact and law, in accordance with Article 25 of its Rules of Procedure, the Commission concluded that Andreina Baduel's situation persists and considered that it extends to her sister, Margareth Baduel. Accordingly, it decided:
- Continue to monitor the situation of Andreina Baduel, in accordance with Resolution No. 44/2025;
- Extend the precautionary measures in favor of Margareth Fabianna Baduel Oyoque and require that the State:
- adopt the necessary measures to protect the rights to life and personal integrity of Margareth Fabianna Baduel Oyoque;
- ensure that the appropriate measures are taken to guarantee that the beneficiary can continue to carry out her human rights defense activities without being subjected to threats, harassment, or acts of violence in the exercise thereof. In particular, the State must ensure that state actors respect the beneficiary’s rights and personal integrity in accordance with the standards established by international human rights law, and in relation to acts of risk attributable to third parties;
- consult and agree upon the measures to be adopted with the beneficiary and her representation; and
- report on the actions taken to investigate the alleged facts that led to this extension of the precautionary measures, so as to prevent such events from reoccurring.
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:
- Strengthen the implementation of the necessary measures to effectively protect the life and personal integrity of the beneficiaries identified in Resolution 19/2024;
- 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;
- 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;
- Consult and agree upon the measures to be adopted with the beneficiaries and/or their representatives; and
- 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.