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18.
The representative requested specific protection measures for Ligia María
Chaverra and Manuel Dennis Blandón, given that they were informed of a rise in
the risk to the life and integrity of these individuals.
19.
The State indicated that this is the first information received in this regard
and that the State would be “willing to continue maintaining and even
strengthening the measures, as required”.
20.
The Inter-American Commission informed that it had become aware before
the public hearing (supra Having Seen clause No. 3) of “the threats and possible
intimidation against two Community leaders”, and stated that it would await the
information to be provided by the representatives to “supplement the request for
specific protection measures, as the case may be”.
21.
In view of the request made by the representative and the representations
made by the State, and considering the specific circumstances of the case, it is
necessary for the State to immediately adopt special protection measures to the
benefit of Ligia María Chaverra and Manuel Dennis Blandón. Such measures must
be agreed-upon in consultation with their beneficiaries or their representative. In
the next report, the State must disclose to the Court any measures agreed-upon,
as the case may be.
NOW, THEREFORE:
THE INTER-AMERICAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS,
exercising the powers conferred upon it by Article 63(2) of the American
Convention on Human Rights, and Articles 25 and 29 of the Rules of Procedure of
the Court,
DECIDES,
1.
To restate the request to the State of Colombia to adopt, without delay, any
measures necessary to protect the life and personal integrity of all members of the
Community Councils of Jiguamiandó and Curbaradó families who are beneficiaries
of these measures, pursuant to Whereas clause 11 of this Order.
2.
To adopt any measures necessary to protect the life and integrity of Ligia
María Chaverra and Manuel Dennis Blandón, allowing full participation by them and
their representative in the definition of those measures, pursuant to Whereas
clause No. 21 of this Order.
3.
To restate the request to the State of Colombia to adopt any measures
necessary to guarantee that the individual beneficiaries of these measures may
continue living in their current location, free from any threat or coercion
whatsoever, in accordance with Whereas clause No. 11 of this Order.
4.
To restate the request to the State of Colombia to establish an ongoing