of particular situations that the victims suffered, and from the subsequent actions or omissions by the domestic authorities in response to these facts.392 305. The Commission recapitulates that the victims were subjected to labor conditions incompatible with their human rights; and that they suffered accidents that cause death, disappearance, and permanent physical injury which, given the lack of a timely and adequate response, became disabilities. These facts, given their seriousness, necessarily cause their family members suffering and anguish. In addition is the absence of an adequate and effective state response, as well as integral reparation. Moreover, the Commission observes that given the nature of the facts of the case, and, in particular, the lasting effects of the physical injuries suffered by most of the victims, it is reasonable to infer that they have undergone a radical change in their family life. 306. By virtue of the foregoing, the Commission concludes that the State violated the right to psychological and moral integrity enshrined in Article 5(1) of the American Convention in relation to its Article 1(1) to the detriment of the family members of the victims in this case who are indicated in the Single Annex to this report. In addition, the IACHR considers that the alleged violation of the right to protection of the family, established at Article 17 of the American Convention, is subsumed in the analysis and conclusion set out in this section. VI. CONCLUSIONS 307. Based on the foregoing considerations of fact and law, the Inter-American Commission concludes that the State of Honduras is responsible for violating the rights established in articles 4(1), 5(1), 8(1), 19, 24, 26, and 25(1) of the American Convention, all in relation to the obligations established at articles 1(1) and 2 of the same international instrument, to the detriment of the persons indicated in each of the sections of this report and in its Single Annex. VII. RECOMMENDATIONS 308. Based on the foregoing conclusions, THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS RECOMMENDS TO THE STATE OF HONDURAS THAT IT: 1. Make full reparation for the human rights violations found in this report, in both the material and non-material aspects. The State should adopt measures entailing economic compensation and satisfaction for moral injury. These measures of compensation and satisfaction should take account of both the individual harm and the collective harm stemming from the human rights violations found in this report and from the structural context in which they unfolded. 2. Order the measures of physical and mental health care necessary for the surviving victims. For the surviving victims with disabilities, the measures of habilitation and rehabilitation that are ordered should comply with the relevant international standards. In addition, order the mental health measures necessary for the victims’ family members. These measures should be implemented in the event that it is the will of the victims and coordinated with them and their representatives. In addition, in implementing this recommendation the State should ensure that it satisfaction of the requirements of acceptability, accessibility, quality, and availability, in the terms described in this report on the merits. 3. Undertake a search, drawing on all means available, to determine the fate or whereabouts of the disappeared victims or their mortal remains, which should be duly identified and returned to their families. 4. Investigate diligently, effectively, and within a reasonable time to clarify the facts completely, identify all possible responsibilities, and impose the corresponding sanctions with respect to the human rights 392 I/A Court HR, Case of Vargas Areco v. Paraguay. Judgment of September 26, 2006. Series C No. 155, para. 96. 56

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