contended that Mr. Pacheco was summoned again by Rafael Callejas to another meeting. 11 They stated that Ricardo Maduro suggested that Mr. Pacheco not go to this meeting “because they wanted to kill him.” 12 Ángel Pacheco’s sister, Marley, indicated that these facts were told by the alleged victim to his mother Andrea Pacheco and brother José Pacheco.13 29. Marleny Pacheco also stated in the Court of First Instance (Juzgado Seccional de Letras) that Ángel Pacheco received threats from Benjamín Cárdenas, former congressperson, because of his participation in politics. He pointed out that Mr. Cárdenas forbad Ángel Pacheco from going to the locality of Lange telling him “you have to ask permission to enter.”14 30. José Benavides, Mr. Pacheco’s friend, also stated at the Court of First Instance in November 2001 that the alleged victim had commented that he was afraid because of political rivalries and that he had even been threatened by phone. 15 He pointed out that Mr. Pacheco had heated arguments with Mr. Raúl Pino, alternate congressperson at the time; Mr. Jorge Berrios, former congressperson; and Juan José Quiroz, also known as Juan Che and mayor of Amapala at the time. 16 31. Soraya Reyes, who worked with Mr. Pacheco, stated at the Court of First Instance that, on one occasion, she witnessed an incident in which the alleged victim was threatened by Benjamín Cárdenas, former congressperson, and his brother Salvador. 17 She indicated that Benjamín Cárdenas told Mr. Pacheco “that if he was left on the sidelines and was not taken into account he would not live to tell the tale.” 18 He added that Mr. Cárdenas seemed to be drunk and his brother was carrying a gun. 19 According to the petitioners, Mr. Salvador Cárdenas was a former police officer of Battalion No. 357 of the Armed Forces. 20 32. José Benavides, who worked for Mr. Pacheco’s campaign, also stated at the General Criminal Investigation Department (Dirección General de Investigación Criminal—DGIC) that Mr. Benjamín Cárdenas threatened the alleged victim, saying that he should watch out and that he would never become a congressperson.21 33. As for Héctor Jiménez, who worked for Mr. Pacheco’s campaign, he stated at the DGIC that once, in the municipality of Langue, the alleged victim was threatened with a firearm by Mr. Benjamín Cárdenas.22 He indicated that Mr. Pacheco told him that the threat that had been received turned out to be 11 Communication from the petitioners received by IACHR on August 27, 2004. 12 Communication from the petitioners of December 31, 2006. 13 Statement made by Marleny Pacheco at the Court of First Instance on July 5, 2004. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by IACHR on August 27, 2004. 14 Statement made by Marleny Pacheco at the Court of First Instance on July 5, 2004. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by IACHR on August 27, 2004. 15 Statement made by José Benavides at the Court of First Instance. Pages 47-48. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by IACHR on August 27, 2004. 16 Statement made by José Benavides at the Court of First Instance. Pages 47-48. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by IACHR on August 27, 2004. 17 Statement made by Soraya Reyes at the Court of First Instance on November 27, 2001. Pages 76-77. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by IACHR on August 27, 2004. 18 Statement made by Soraya Reyes at the Court of First Instance on November 27, 2001. Pages 76-77. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by IACHR on August 27, 2004. 19 Statement made by Soraya Reyes at the Court of First Instance on November 27, 2001. Pages 3-4 of the court case file. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by IACHR on August 27, 2004. 20 Communication from the petitioners of December 31, 2006. Statement made by José Benavides at the DGIC, on November 27, 2001. Pages 5-6 of the court case file. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by IACHR on August 27, 2004. 21 22 Statement made by Héctor Jiménez to the DGIC on November 24, 2001. Pages 9-10 of the court case file. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004.