offico, in order to gain a better appreciation of the evidence even when it has not been provided by the parties or the Commission.7 9. In this case, I share fully the decision adopted; however, I respectfully call on the InterAmerican Court to remain alert and on the watch for proceedings that are submitted to its consideration and that, in principle, are legal in appearance but that, when a comprehensive analysis of the context and of the different probative elements is made, reveal a clear motivation and censorious components that violate the principle of equality and the guarantee of non-discrimination. L. Patricio Pazmiño Freire Judge Pablo Saavedra Alessandri Secretary Partially dissenting opinion of Judge L. Patricio Pazmiño Freire in the Case of Petro Urrego v. Colombia. Preliminary objections, merits, reparations and costs. Judgment of July 8, 2020. Series C No. 406. 7 3