Article 1(1) of that international instrument, to the detriment of the persons named in each section of this
report.
VII.
RECOMMENDATIONS
171.
Based on the above conclusions,
THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
RECOMMENDS THAT THE STATE OF GUATEMALA:
1.
Provide comprehensive reparation for the human rights violations declared in this report in
the material, moral, and cultural dimensions, including: (i) just compensation; (ii) measures of satisfaction to
commemorate the victims and publicly acknowledge the state's responsibility for the events; and (iii)
rehabilitation measures by implementing a program of culturally appropriate physical and mental and/or
psychological health care for the survivors and next of kin of the victims.
2.
Adopt such measures as may be necessary to prevent a recurrence of such events. Those
measures should include: (i) implementation of permanent programs on human rights and international
humanitarian law at military training colleges; (ii) strengthening of institutional capacities to investigate the
gross human rights violations that occurred during the internal armed conflict; and (iii) adoption of effective
mechanisms to address intimidation and harassment of legal operators, victims, and witnesses in the
framework of those investigations.
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