made because he feared that what had happened to his brother would happen to him as well. 102 They indicated, for example, that a motor vehicle that had the same features as his and which was parked close to his home was stolen. The petitioners indicated that the Minister of Security at the time told Mr. Pacheco that "he had neither the budget resources nor enough staff to provide him with any security.” 103 66. Furthermore, according to the petitioners and as indicated in certain complaints filed by José and Nancy Pacheco, Mr. José Pacheco was the victim of various threats after the above-mentioned incident. Information available about these threats and complaints is provided below. 67. Nancy Lizeth Pacheco stated in court that, on September 27, 2002, a group of persons broke into the home of her brother José Pacheco and took documents related to Ángel Pacheco’s death. 104 According to the information provided by the petitioners, because of this incident, José Pacheco obtained a hearing with the President of the Republic at that time, Ricardo Maduro. 105 They indicated that the President at that time had requested the corresponding entities to provide Mr. Pacheco with protection, which was never carried out.106 The petitioners indicated that, in the face of persistent threats, on April 24, 2003, José Pacheco requested protection from the Director of the National Preventive Police, Coralia Rivera Ramos, which request was turned down.107 They stated that Mr. Pacheco also reported these facts to the assistant prosecutor in charge of investigating the killing of his brother Ángel108. 68. The petitioners also informed that, on May 17, 2003, Mr. Pacheco's motor vehicle was violently broken into by unknown persons, who also stole a video camera with which he would shoot his political activities.109 As for Mr. Pacheco, he reported to the DGIC that, on April 24, 2003, he was leaving his home and saw on the door of the left-hand side of his car a sign reading “DEAD.” 110 Mr. Pacheco indicated that he suspected that the persons responsible for this incident were the same who killed his brother Ángel.111 69. On June 24, 2003, José Pacheco León filed a writ with the Chair of the Human Rights Defense Committee in Honduras (Comité para la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos en Honduras—CODEH).112 He indicated that persons unknown have been following his daughters at the university. 113 He also contended that, because of all the threats he has received, he requested the adoption of protection measures for him and his family.114 102 Communication from the petitioners of July 24, 2007. 103 Communication from the petitioners of July 24, 2007. 104 Complaint filed by Nancy Pacheco. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 105 Communication from the petitioners of July 24, 2007. 106 Communication from the petitioners of July 24, 2007. 107 Communication from the petitioners of July 24, 2007. 108 Communication from the petitioners of July 24, 2007. 109 Communication from the petitioners of June 24, 2012. 2004. 110 Complaint filed by José Pacheco. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. Document submitted by José Pacheco on June 24, 2003. Pages 162-166 of the court case file. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. 111 Communication from the petitioners of June 24, 2012. Document submitted by José Pacheco on June 24, 2003. Pages 162-166 of the court case file. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. 112 113 Document submitted by José Pacheco on June 24, 2003. Pages 162-166 of the court case file. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. 114 Document submitted by José Pacheco on June 24, 2003. Pages 162-166 of the court case file. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004.