for the State to satisfy it. 227 In turn, this allows the family to alleviate the anguish and
suffering caused by the uncertainty of the disappearance.228
185.
Recovering the remains of a disappeared person is extremely important for their
family, because it allows them to bury him in keeping with their beliefs, and also to bring
closure to the grieving process that they have been experiencing over the years. 229 The Court
also considers that both the remains of the disappeared victim and the place where they are
found can provide valuable information and evidence about what happened, the perpetrators
of the disappearance, and other violations of the American Convention. 230
186. Consequently, the State must systematically and rigorously search for the
whereabouts or remains of Juan Carlos Bedregal, with appropriate and suitable human,
technical, and scientific resources within a period of one year from the notification of this
judgment. The aforementioned proceedings must be informed to their relatives and, as far as
possible, to ensure their presence, so as to guarantee their participation. A communication
strategy must be established with the families for the aforementioned proceedings, and a
framework for coordinated action must be agreed to ensure their participation, knowledge,
and presence, in accordance with the guidelines and protocols in the matter.
187.
In the event that the search confirms the death of Juan Carlos Flores Bedregal, his
remains must be delivered to his family, after reliable verification of identity, as soon as
possible and at no cost to them. In addition, the State must cover the funeral expenses, as
appropriate, in accordance with the wishes of the next of kin. 231
C. Measures of rehabilitation, satisfaction, and guarantees of non-repetition
C.1 Rehabilitation
188. The Commission requested that the necessary measures be taken to provide the
physical and mental health care of Juan Carlos Flores Bedregal's family. The representative
requested that victims and their families be provided with effective, immediate, adequate and
free medical, psychological or psychiatric treatment, including procedures, diagnoses, and the
free supply of required medications, which should be voluntary, which must be mutually
agreed upon. The State rejected this claim.
189. Due to the nature of the violations of the American Convention declared in this
judgment, the Court orders the State to provide, free of charge, the appropriate and priority
medical and psychological treatment required by Olga Beatriz, Verónica, and Lilian Teresa, all
with the surnames Flores Bedregal. Such treatment must be provided upon manifestation of
their will, within a period of six months from the notification of this judgment, and for the
time necessary to address the conditions derived from the violations declared in this
judgment. As long as it is appropriate to the order, the State may grant such treatment
through the national health services. The victims mentioned must have immediate and priority
Cf. Case of Neira Alegría et al. v. Peru. Reparations and Costs. Judgment of September 19, 1996. Series C
No. 29, para. 69, and Case of Garzón Guzmán et al. v. Ecuador, supra, para. 109.
228
Cf. Case of Ticona Estrada et al. v. Bolivia, supra, para. 155, and Case of Garzón Guzmán et al. v. Ecuador,
supra, para. 109.
229
Cf. Case of the "Las Dos Erres" Massacre v. Guatemala, supra, para. 245, and Case of the Julien Grisonas
Family v. Argentina, supra, para. 209.
230
Cf. Case of the “Las Dos Erres” Massacre v. Guatemala, supra, para. 245, and Case of Munárriz Escobar et
al. v. Peru, supra, para. 104.
231
Cf. Case of Contreras et al. v. El Salvador, supra, paras. 191-192, and Case of Garzón Guzmán et al. v.
Ecuador, supra, para. 110.
227
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