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OPERATIVE PARAGRAPHS
THE COURT
DECIDES,
Unanimously,
1.
To dismiss the preliminary objection filed by the State, pursuant to paragraphs 17 and 18 of
this Judgment.
DECLARES:
Unanimously, that:
2.
The State is responsible for the violation of the rights to life and freedom from ex post facto
laws, enshrined in Articles 4(2) and 9 of the American Convention, in relation to the obligation to
guarantee rights, established in Article 1(1) and (2) of the same instrument, to the detriment of Aníbal
Archila Pérez, pursuant to paragraphs 61 to 64 of this Judgment.
3.
The State is responsible for the violation of the right to humane treatment enshrined in Articles
5(1) and 5(2) of the Convention, in relation to Article 1(1) of the same instrument, and in Article 6 of
the Inter-American Convention to Prevent and Punish Torture, to the detriment of Miguel Ángel
Rodríguez Revolorio, Miguel Ángel López Calo and Aníbal Archila Pérez, pursuant to paragraphs 71 to
96 of this Judgment.
4.
The State is responsible for the violation of the right to appeal the judgment provided for in
Article 8(2)(h) of the Convention, in relation to Article 1(1) of the same instrument, to the detriment
of Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Revolorio, Miguel Ángel López Calo and Aníbal Archila Pérez pursuant to
paragraphs 126 to 136 of this Judgment.
5.
The State is not responsible for the violation of the rights to life and freedom from ex post
facto laws enshrined in Articles 4(1), 4(2) and 9 of the American Convention on Human Rights, in
relation to the obligation to guarantee rights established in Articles 1(1) and (2) of the same
instrument, to the detriment of Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Revolorio and Miguel Ángel López Calo,
pursuant to paragraphs 57 to 60 of this Judgment.
6.
The State is not responsible for the violation of the right to a fair trial provided for in Articles
8(1) and 8(2) of the American Convention, in relation to Article 1(1) of the same instrument, to the
detriment of Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Revolorio, Miguel Ángel López Calo and Aníbal Archila Pérez
pursuant to paragraphs 105 to 125 of this Judgment.
AND ESTABLISHES:
Unanimously, that:
7.
This Judgment constitutes, per se, a form of reparation.
8.
The State shall, immediately and free of charge, provide the medical and psychological
treatment required by Mr. Miguel Ángel Rodríguez Revolorio in Guatemala, with prior informed
consent, and for as long as necessary, pursuant to paragraph 145 of this Judgment.
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