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PARAGUAY: ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENDER ATTACKED BY FOUR GUNMEN (31.26)
PARAGUAY: ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENDER ATTACKED BY FOUR GUNMEN (31.26)
Rubén Irala, human rights defender and coordinator of the Diocesan Social Pastoral Ministry of Guairá, suffered an armed attack on March 20 at the December 23 Settlement, Caazapá Department. In view of previous threats, the aggression is highly likely linked to his work protecting the environment and communities affected by environmental degradation. Paraguayan authorities must effectively investigate the motive behind the attack and provide adequate protection measures for him and his family.
CHILE: DO NOT ISSUE PARDONS TO CONVICTED FORMER CARABINEROS AND MILITARY OFFICIALS (19.26)
CHILE: DO NOT ISSUE PARDONS TO CONVICTED FORMER CARABINEROS AND MILITARY OFFICIALS (19.26)
President José Antonio Kast stated on March 12, 2026 that he may pardon former Carabineros and military officials convicted of crimes committed in the context of the 2019 protests. Doing so would further entrench impunity and undermine accountability.
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