violation of the right to psychological and moral integrity established in Article 5(1) of the American
Convention to the detriment of the relatives of Linda Loaiza López identified in paragraph 48 of this report.
VI.
CONCLUSIONS
290.
Based on the considerations of fact and law set forth throughout this report, the InterAmerican Commission that the State of Venezuela is responsible for:
The violation of the rights established in articles 5(1), 5(2), 7(1), 11(1), 11(2), and 24 of the
American Convention with regard to the obligations established in Article 1(1) of the same treaty, to the
detriment of Linda Loaiza López.
The violation of articles 1 and 6 of the Inter-American Convention to Prevent and Punish Torture, as
well as failure to comply with the duty established in Article 7(a) and (b) of the Inter-American Convention
on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women, to the detriment of Linda Loaiza
López.
The violation of the rights to judicial guarantees and judicial protection established in articles 8(1)
and 25(1) of the American Convention, with regard to Article 1(1) of the Convention, as well as for the
violation of its duty to investigate acts of torture and violence against women, established respectively in
articles 1, 6, and 8 of the ICPPT and Article 7 of the Convention of Belém do Pará, and the right established in
article XVIII of the American Declaration, all to the detriment of Linda Loaiza López.
The violations of the rights established in articles 5(1), 8(1), 11, 24, and 25 of the American
Convention with regard to articles 1(1) and 2 of that instrument; as well as the violation of Article 7 of the
Convention of Belém do Pará, all to the detriment of Linda Loaiza López.
The violation of the right to psychological and moral integrity established in Article 5(1) of the
American Convention to the detriment of the relatives of Linda Loaiza López identified in paragraph 48 of this
report.
VII.
RECOMMENDATIONS
291.
By virtue of the foregoing conclusions,
THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS RECOMMENDS THAT THE STATE OF
VENEZUELA,
1.
Investigate effectively, with due diligence and within a reasonable time, the sexual violence
suffered by Linda Loaiza López. The corresponding investigations and judicial processes must be carried out
according to the standards described in this report.
2.
Order the corresponding administrative, disciplinary, or criminal measures that correspond
to the actions or omissions of the State officials who contributed to the different factors involved in denial of
justice identified in this report.
3.
Provide for reparations to Linda Loaiza López and her relatives for the human rights
violations found to her detriment. This reparation must include measures of pecuniary compensation and
measures of satisfaction to redress both the material and the moral damage. Measures of satisfaction could
include: i) an act of public apology to Linda Loaiza López and her relatives for the denial of justice
represented by the facts of this case; ii) dissemination of the standards developed in this report through
campaigns to raise awareness in the community on violence against women; and iii) coordinating with Linda
Loaiza López to provide her with a scholarship for her professional development.