The facts that support the request for protection in favor of Mr. Galindo Cárdenas concern impacts upon his physical and psychological integrity, as well as his right to judicial guarantees within the context of his professional practice as a lawyer.

The Inter-American Court rejected the request because in its assessment it did not meet the requirements of extreme gravity and urgency.

In February 2018, Mr. Galindo Cárdenas reiterated the request for protection, which were again dismissed by the Inter-American Court.