38. José Federico Cruz, who worked with Ángel Pacheco, pointed out that the alleged victim was threatened by Jorge Berrios, Raúl Pino, Juan José Quiroz, and Benjamín Cárdenas. 35 As for Oscar Oliva, who worked for Mr. Pacheco’s campaign, he stated that Mr. Pacheco told him, a few days before he died, that he felt extremely threatened.36 39. The petitioners also alleged that Manuel Antonio Vides, congressperson of the Liberal Party at the time, had many arguments with Ángel Pacheco after the latter won the primaries. 37 3. The killing of Ángel Pacheco León 40. According to various statements, on November 23, 2001, Ángel Pacheco León was with his sons Yimmy and Miguel Ángel, as well as his bodyguard, 38 Jorge Carbajal.39 They indicated that Mr. Pacheco had been attending various meetings throughout the day and had returned home, located in the city of Nacaome, Department of Valle, a bit before midnight.40 41. Ángel Pacheco asked Mr. Carbajal and his son Miguel Ángel to bring a car that was parked a couple of blocks away from his home.41 Mr. Pacheco’s son, Yimmy, pointed out that, when he was alone with his father in front of their house, a man came up and shot Ángel Pacheco. Yimmy stated that the person also tried to shoot him as well but his gun had run out of bullets. 42 He added that the person went running toward a white pickup truck that left in an unknown direction. 43 Ángel Pacheco was taken to the San Lorenzo Hospital although he had already died.44 42. María Regina Pacheco, Ángel Pacheco’s sister, pointed out that, on the day of the alleged victim’s death, there were two police patrol cars close to where the crime took place. 45 She contended that, although these patrol cars saw a car pass by at full speed, they did not stop or chase after the white pickup 35 Statement made by José Federico Cruz on July 1, 2005. Annex to the communication from the petitioners of December 16, 2005. 36 Statement made by Oscar Oliva on November 29, 2001. Pages 15-16 of the court case file. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by IACHR on August 27, 2004. 37 Communication from the petitioners submitted at a hearing with the IACHR on October 30, 2014. 38 On the basis of information available, he was a privately hired bodyguard. Statement made by Yimmy Pacheco, no date. Pages 80-81. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. Statement made by Miguel Angel Pacheco on November 27, 2001. Pages 82-83. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. Statement made by Jorge Carbajal. Pages 38-40. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. 39 40 Statement made by Yimmy Pacheco, no date. Pages 80-81. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. Statement made by Miguel Angel Pacheco on November 27, 2001. Pages 82-83. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. Statement made by Jorge Carbajal. Pages 38-40. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. 41 Statement made by Yimmy Pacheco, no date. Pages 80-81. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. Statement made by Miguel Angel Pacheco on November 27, 2001. Pages 82-83. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. Statement made by Jorge Carbajal. Pages 38-40. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. 42 Statement made by Yimmy Pacheco, no date. Pages 80-81. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. 43 Statement made by Yimmy Pacheco, no date. Pages 80-81. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. 44 Statement made by Yimmy Pacheco, no date. Pages 80-81. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. Statement made by Miguel Angel Pacheco on November 27, 2001. Pages 82-83. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. Statement made by Jorge Carbajal. Pages 38-40. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004. 45 Statement made by María Regina Pacheco on July 6, 2004. Annex to the communication from the petitioners received by the IACHR on August 27, 2004.