Commission also finds that the State was responsible for violation of Articles I (a) and (b) of the InterAmerican Convention on Forced Disappearance of Persons.
VII.
RECOMMENDATIONS
2.
Based on the foregoing conclusions,
THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS RECOMMENDS THAT THE STATE OF
COLOMBIA:
1.
Conduct a thorough, impartial, and effective investigation to determine the whereabouts of
Víctor Manuel Isaza Uribe and, as appropriate, take the necessary steps to identify his remains and return
them to his family.
2.
Carry out domestic proceedings in connection with the violations of human rights shown in
this report and conduct the necessary criminal proceedings for the offense of forced disappearance of Víctor
Manuel Isaza Uribe in an impartial, effective manner and within a reasonable time, with a view to fully
clarifying the facts, identifying those responsible, and imposing the appropriate penalties.
3.
Make adequate reparation for the human rights violations shown in this report, both
materially and morally, including just compensation, the establishment and dissemination of the historical
truth of what happened, and implementing an adequate program of assistance to his family.
4.
Adopt the necessary non-repetition measures to prevent such acts from occurring in the
future, including strengthening protection mechanisms for trade unionists so that they may pursue their
activities freely and without fear of reprisal.
5.
Publicly acknowledge the violations shown in this report and ensure adequate means of
dissemination of that acknowledgment.