The facts of the case concern the kidnapping and death of Marco Bienvenido Palma Mendoza by alleged agents of the State, and the criminal investigations into said events. The body of the victim was identified 3 years after his disappearance.

The IA Court rejected that State conduct lead to the violation of the rights to a fair trial and judicial protection of the family members of the victim, consequently determining that the State was not responsible for the violation of the right to personal integrity.