10 non-pecuniary damage, determination of the whereabouts of the victims and adoption of the necessary measures for the recovery of their identity and the reunion of the family, the establishment of a National Commission for the Search for Children Disappeared during the Internal Armed Conflict, a public act of apology and acknowledgment of responsibility, the publication of the Court’s judgment in this case, and medical and psychological care for the victims and their next of kin, all in the manner, terms and scope set out in its brief answering the application.” Regarding the costs and expenses requested by the representatives, the State indicated that “the amount […] exceeds the standard in the precedents established by [the] Court.” 21. With regard to the victims in the case, the State expressed its willingness to redress the results of the violations established in these international proceedings in favor of Gregoria Herminia, Serapio Cristian and Julia Inés Contreras; Ana Julia and Carmelina Mejía Ramírez and José Rubén Rivera. In addition, although some individuals included in the application were not considered victims in the report under Article 50 of the Convention and the representatives had added another person in their pleadings and motions brief, it recognized “as victims and beneficiaries of reparations for the violations they have been subjected to over the years, their close family members: María Maura Contreras (mother), Fermín Recinos Ayala (father), Julia Gregoria Recinos Contreras (sister), Marta Daysi Leiva Contreras (sister), Nelson Geovany Contreras (brother, deceased), Rubén de Jesús López Contreras (brother), Sara Margarita López Contreras (sister), Santos Antonio López Contreras (brother), Arcadia Ramírez Portillo (mother), Abenicio Portillo (brother), María Nely Portillo (sister), Santos Verónica Portillo (sister), Reina Dionila Portillo de Silva (aunt), Margarita Dolores Rivera de Rivera (mother), Agustín Antonio Rivera Gálvez (father), Juan Carlos Rivera (brother deceased), Agustín Antonio Rivera Rivera (brother), José Daniel Rivera Rivera (brother), Milton Rivera Rivera (brother), Irma Cecilia Rivera Rivera (sister), and Cándida Marisol Rivera Rivera (sister); as these were the people who suffered the consequences of the disappearance of the victims in this case or who have actively pursued the search for them.” 22. In addition, it should be noted that, during the public hearing, the State apologized directly to Gregoria Herminia Contreras “for the immense pain caused by State agents […] that has had such tragic consequences for her and her next of kin, [as well as] for the lack of protection resulting from the indifference of State institutions throughout her life.” It indicated that it “has fully acknowledged the facts that were the subject of the application [as well as] its responsibility in this case,” emphasizing that the testimony given by Gregoria Herminia had been acknowledged as the truth of what happened, as have the testimonies of the other victims during these proceedings. The State affirmed its “unconditional commitment to take the actions necessary to provide full access to the enjoyment of their rights […] in their condition of victims of the serious human rights violations to which [Gregoria Herminia Contreras], her siblings and her next of kin were subjected.” These commitments include the search for her siblings, the restoration of her true identity and the adoption of all measures that the Court considers pertinent. Consequently, the State reiterated that “the dispute in this case has ended […], because it has made an extensive acknowledgment of responsibility with regard to the facts set out in the application and in the petitioners’ brief with pleadings, arguments and evidence.” These declarations were reiterated by the State in its brief with final arguments. However, the State underlined the relevance of the judgment to be handed down by the Court, because “it will be a very important tool for making progress […] and strengthening […] coordination mechanisms […] with the Search Association and with the victims.” 23. The Commission expressed its satisfaction with the State’s acknowledgment of international responsibility and indicated that, with the subsequent clarifications, the

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