The facts of the case refer to the illegal detention and torture of Juan García Cruz and Santiago Sánchez Silvestre that took place on June 6, 1997, as well as the lack of guarantees in the proceedings, which resulted in their conviction. The torture they were subjected to meant that in their first statements they incriminated themselves for certain crimes.

The case resulted in a friendly settlement agreement through which the State acknowledged its international responsibility for the events and which was endorsed by the IA Court.