1.
To accept the acknowledgement of responsibility made by the State, pursuant to
paragraphs 18 to 24 of this judgment.
DECLARES,
Unanimously, that:
2.
The State was responsible for the violation of the rights contained in articles 8(1), 24,
and 25(1) of the American Convention on Human Rights, in relation to articles 1(1) and 2 of
the same instrument, to the detriment of Rufino Jorge Almeida, pursuant to the terms of
paragraphs 20 and 48 through 53 of this judgment.
AND ORDERS:
Unanimously, that:
3.
This judgment constitutes, per se, a form of reparation.
4.
The State shall pay the sum established in paragraph 62, in the terms of paragraphs 87
through 92 of this judgment.
5.
The State shall issue the publications indicated in paragraph 65 of this judgment.
6.
The State shall guarantee administrative review of the situation of persons in the same
factual situation as Mr. Almeida who request such review pursuant to the terms of paragraph
68 of this judgment.
7.
The State shall pay the amounts established in paragraphs 76, 82 and 86 of this
judgment as compensation for pecuniary and non-pecuniary damage, and to reimburse costs,
pursuant to paragraphs 87 to 92 of this judgment.
8.
The State, within one year of notification of this judgment, shall provide the Court with a
report on the measures adopted to comply with it, notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph
65 of this judgment.
9.
The Court will monitor full compliance with this judgment, in exercise of its authority and
in fulfilment of its duties under the American Convention on Human Rights, and will close this
case when the State has complied fully with all its provisions.
DONE, at San José, Costa Rica, on June 17, 2020, in the Spanish language.
Inter-American Court. Case of Almeida v. Argentina. Merits, Reparations, and Costs. Judgment
of November 17, 2020.
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