28 87. Moreover, from the evidence file it can be concluded that the following are among the specific objectives of the creation of the park: promote the coordination and actions oriented to achieving a correct community participation, especially from the populations located in the Park’s buffer zone; as well as favor the sustainable management of habitats and biodiversity resources.118 The two basic management zones, the central zone, and the buffer zone are divided into sub-zones, as per the management plan of the Punta Izopo National Park, which defines the zoning.119 C.5. Situation of indigenous leaders and authorities for the defense of the traditional lands of the Community of Triunfo de la Cruz 88. It can be verified in the body of evidence that within the framework of the previously stated facts four homicides were committed against members of the Community of Triunfo de la Cruz: Oscar Brega, Jesús Álvarez Roche, Jorge Castillo Jiménez, and Julio Alberto Morales.120 Additionally, complaints were filed because of the usurpation of lands, which were the object of some diligences by the Prosecutors’ Office for Ethnic Groups when it becomes aware of them.121 C.6. “Laguna Negra” and “Playa Escondida” Tourism Projects 89. On the other hand, the Court verified that the body of evidence of the present case includes information regarding a complex of condominiums named “Playa Escondida”, which was built next to the territory titled in full ownership in the year 1993 to the Community of Triunfo de la Cruz, in the territory claimed as traditional territory in this case. 122 The Court’s delegation that made the visit in situ could verify the location and nature of the buildings (supra para. 15). Moreover, the evidence file also includes information related to the real estate project named “Laguna Negra” even though the Court does not have greater documentation on its exact location and nature. 123 Cfr. National Congress, Decree No. 261-2000, The Gazette No. 29.427, Official Newspaper of the Republic of Honduras, Articles 3(5) and (6), of March 13, 2001 (evidence file, folios 2693 to 2694). 118 Cfr. National Institute for Conservation and Forest Development, Protected Areas and Wildlife – Management Plan of the Punta Izopo National Park 2012-2016, May 2012 (evidence file, folios 7866 and 7913 to 7930). The central area is divided into the following sub-areas: (i) of absolute conservation, (ii) of recovery, and (iii) of conservation of species of economic interest. The buffer zone is divided into the following sub-areas: (i) of ecotourism, (ii) of historical-cultural interest, (iii) of multiple uses, (iv) of comprehensive community development, (v) of recovery, (vi) privately protected, (vii) of traditional marine fishing, and (viii) of administration. 119 Cfr. Public Prosecutors’ Office, memorandum addressed to the Special Prosecutors’ Office of Ethnic Groups and Cultural Heritage, of October 9, 1996 (evidence file, folio 2706); Committee for the Defense of Triunfeña Lands (CODETT), brief addressed to the Prosecutor for Ethnic Groups, of January 30, 1995 (evidence file, folio 2708); Public Prosecutors’ Office, Main Public Prosecutor, Interrogation, of March 16, 1995 (evidence file, folios 326 to 327); News article, “People request that murder of Garífunas be solved” (evidence file, folio 2710); “Cases of people murdered,” document presented by the representatives (evidence file, folios 7743 to 7744). 120 Cfr. Public Prosecutors’ Office, Prosecutor for Ethnic Groups and Cultural Heritage, brief addressed to the Executive Director of the INA of February 1, 2000 (evidence file, folio 2702); Public Prosecutors’ Office, Prosecutor for Ethnic Groups and Cultural Heritage, brief addressed to the Executive Director of the INA, dated February 24, 2000 (evidence file, folio 2704). 121 Cfr. Foundation for the Improvement of the Garífuna Community of Triunfo de la Cruz, “Current situation of the Community of Triunfo de la Cruz” (evidence file, folio 8334). The Court’s delegation was able to observe in its visit in situ that in fact the condominium project had been built and has some people currently occupying the housing units. 122 Cfr. Foundation for the Improvement of the Garífuna Community of Triunfo de la Cruz, “Current situation of the Community of Triunfo de la Cruz” (evidence file, folio 8334). During the visit in situ by the Court’s Delegation it visited: i) the place named “Laguna Negra”, and ii) the project named “Laguna Negra”; which are related to that informed by the representatives; however, the Court is not clear of the exact location of the mentioned project. 123

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