J. Maier to render expert testimony, and iii) notarization expenses of Mr. Mohamed’s
statement and the expert report of Alberto Martín Binder, presented via affidavit (supra
paras. 12 and 31).
180. The State had the opportunity to present its observations on the expenditures
made in the present case, which amounted to the sum of US $7,539.42 (seven thousand
five hundred thirty-nine dollars and forty-two cents of the United States of America).
However, Argentina indicated “it did not have any observations with regard to
expenditures to the Victims’ Legal Assistance Fund” (supra para. 19). Consequently, it is
up to the Court, pursuant to Article 5 of the Rules of the Fund, to assess the
appropriateness of ordering the respondent State to reimburse the Legal Assistance Fund
for the expenditures incurred.
181. In consideration of the violation declared in this Judgment, the Court orders the
State to reimburse the Fund in the amount of US $7,539.42 (seven thousand five
hundred thirty-nine dollars and forty-two cents of the United States of America) for the
aforementioned expenses. This amount shall be repaid to the Court within ninety days
from notification of the present Judgment.
H) Method of compliance with the payments ordered
182. The State shall pay the amounts established for pecuniary and non-pecuniary
damages, as well as reimbursement for legal costs and expenses established in this
Judgment directly to Mr. Oscar Alberto Mohamed, within a period of one year, as of
notification of this ruling, according to the terms of the following paragraphs. If the
victim should die before the respective amounts have been paid, these shall be delivered
to his heirs, in accordance with the applicable domestic law.
183. The State shall comply with its pecuniary obligations through payment in United
States dollars or the equivalent in Argentine pesos, using the exchange rate in force on
the New York currency exchange market on the day before payment to make the
respective calculation.
184. If, for reasons attributable to the beneficiary of the compensations or to his heirs,
it is not possible to pay the amounts established within the indicated period, the State
shall deposit those amounts in an account held in the beneficiary’s name or in a
certificate of deposit in a reputable Argentine financial institution, in United States
dollars and under the most favorable financial terms allowed by law and banking
practices. If, after 10 years, the compensation has not been claimed, these amounts
shall be returned to the State with the accrued interest.
185. The amounts set aside in this Judgment for pecuniary and non-pecuniary
damages and reimbursement of costs and expenses, shall be delivered in full to the
person indicated, as established in this Judgment, without any deduction arising from
current or future taxes.
186. If the State should fall into arrears, it shall pay interest on the amount owed,
corresponding to the banking interest on arrears in Argentina.
187. In accordance with its consistent practice, the Court reserves the authority,
inherent in its attributes and derived from Article 65 of the American Convention, to
monitor full compliance with this Judgment. The case shall be considered closed once the
State has fully complied with the provisions of this ruling.
188. Within one year as of notification of this Judgment, the State shall submit to the
Court a report on the measures adopted in compliance with it.
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