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I.
RECOMMENDATIONS
295.
Based on the analysis and conclusions of this report,
THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS RECOMMENDS THAT THE
STATE OF HONDURAS:
1.
Adopt as soon as possible the measures needed to give effect to the right to communal
property and possession of the Garífuna Community of Triunfo de la Cruz and its members with respect
to its ancestral territory; and, in particular, the legislative, administrative, or other measures needed for
the appropriate delimitation, demarcation, and titling of its lands, in accordance with its customary law,
values, habits, and customs and to guarantee to members of the Community the development and
continuity of its cosmovision in such a way that they can continue their traditional lifestyle, in keeping with
their distinct cultural identity, social structure, economic system, customs, beliefs, and traditions.
2.
Establish, with the participation of indigenous peoples, legislative or other measures
needed to give effect to the right to prior, free, informed, and good faith consultation, in accordance with
international human rights standards.
3.
Adopt an affective and simple recourse that protects the right of the indigenous peoples
of Honduras to claim and gain access to their traditional territories and that protects those territories
against actions by the State or third parties that violate their right to property.
4.
Investigate and punish those responsible for the threats, harassments, acts of violence
and intimidation, and damage done to the property of members of the Community of Triunfo de la Cruz
and especially its leaders and authorities.
5.
Make reparation, both individual and collective, for the consequences of the violation of
the aforementioned rights.
6.
Adopt any measures needed to avoid similar acts occurring in the future, in line with its
duty to prevent and guarantee fundamental rights recognized in the American Convention.