327. The State had the opportunity to present its observations regarding the disbursements made in this case, which amounted to US$ 13,547.87 (thirteen thousand five hundred and forty-seven dollars and eighty-seven cents of the United States of America). The State made no observations in this regard (supra para. 14). Under Article 5 of the Fund’s Rules, the Court must assess whether it is appropriate to order the State to reimburse the Legal Assistance Fund for the disbursements made. 328. Based on the violations declared in this Judgment, the Court orders the State to reimburse the said Fund the sum of US$ 13,547.87 (thirteen thousand five hundred and forty-seven dollars and eighty-seven cents of the United States of America) for the abovementioned expenses which were incurred during the public hearing. This amount must be reimbursed within 90 days of notification of this Judgment. F. Method of compliance with the payments ordered 329. The State shall make payment in compensation for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damages, as well as for costs and expenses (supra paras. 316, 321 and 325), directly to the victims or, if this is not possible, to their legal representatives, within one year of notification of this Judgment in accordance with the following paragraphs. 330. If any of the beneficiaries should die before they have received the respective amounts, these shall be delivered directly to their heirs, in accordance with the applicable domestic law. 331. The State shall comply with its pecuniary obligations through payment in United States dollars or the equivalent in Argentine pesos, using the exchange rate in force on the New York currency exchange market the day before the payment to make the respective calculation. 332. If, for reasons that can be attributed to the beneficiaries or their heirs, it is not possible to pay the amounts established within the indicated time frame, the State shall deposit said amounts in their favor in an account or a certificate of deposit in a solvent Argentine financial institution in United States dollars and on the most favorable financial terms permitted by banking practice and law. If, after ten years, said sums have not been claimed, they shall revert to the State with the accrued interest. 333. The amounts allocated in this Judgment as compensation and as reimbursement for costs and expenses must be paid in full to the person indicated, as established in this Judgment, without any deductions arising from possible taxes or charges. 334. If the State should fall into arrears, it shall pay interest on the amount owed, corresponding to the banking interest on arrears in Argentina. Public Notary Marcelo Plada to receive the testimony by affidavit of expert witness Dr. Estela del Carmen Rodríguez, and (v) reimbursement of the air fare Montevideo-Buenos Aires-Montevideo. 102

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