IACHR grants precautionary measures to Thelma Montenegro due to risk to her life while in the custody of the regime in Nicaragua

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights granted precautionary measures in favor of Thelma Montenegro due to the risk to her life in Nicaragua. (Illustrative image Infobae) The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) granted precautionary measures this Wednesday in favor of Thelma del Rosario Montenegro Centeno, considering that she faces a situation of gravity and urgency given the risk of irreparable harm to her rights to life and personal integrity in Nicaragua. The decision is contained in a resolution issued on September 28 and released on September 30. The body indicated that Montenegro remains in the custody of the Nicaraguan regime, with no official information about her whereabouts, her state of health, or the conditions in which she is being held. According to the IACHR, the lack of official data is compounded by the beneficiary's total and prolonged incommunicado detention, as she has reportedly been unable to receive visits or maintain regular contact with family members, close associates, or trusted legal representatives. The body added that, given the circumstances of the case, Thelma Montenegro may be exposed to a greater violation of her rights. The IACHR noted that Montenegro remains incommunicado and in the custody of the regime with no official information about her whereabouts. (Courtesy: Inter-American Commission on Human Rights) Among the measures requested, the Commission required the Ortega-Murillo dictatorship to take actions to protect Montenegro's life, personal integrity, and health. It also asked the authorities to detail her whereabouts, report the circumstances and conditions of her arrest, and reveal the place where she is being held. The resolution demands that visits, periodic contact, and access by her relatives and trusted lawyers be guaranteed. Likewise, the IACHR requested that detention conditions be ensured to be compatible with international standards. In addition, the dictatorship must arrange an immediate and comprehensive medical evaluation, guarantee basic and specialized care, and allow timely access to medications and information related to her state of health. The regional body also urged Nicaragua to agree on the protection measures with Montenegro and her representatives. At the same time, it asked that it report on the actions taken to investigate the reported events and prevent their recurrence. The international body demanded that the Nicaraguan regime guarantee periodic visits and access by trusted lawyers. (Illustrative image Infobae) The Mothers of April Association stated at the end of August that Montenegro was detained for the second time on the 23rd of that month. According to the organization's statement, the woman had gone on August 19 to carry out a procedure to renew her license and was held at the Pantasma Police Headquarters until the afternoon of August 22. AMA stated that, the next day, at around 9:30 p.m. (local time), a police patrol returned to her home to take her away. The organization indicated that, after efforts by her relatives, on August 25 they received information that she had been transferred to Managua, to Police District III. The Mothers of April Association denounced that Montenegro's second detention occurred on August 23 after a personal procedure. (Illustrative image Infobae) The association demanded her "immediate and unconditional release," as well as official information about her legal situation and location. It also held the Nicaraguan and police authorities responsible for her life. Montenegro is a relative of victims of acts of violence that occurred in 2019, according to the organization. AMA noted that she has demanded truth and justice processes for her relatives and denounced that other members of her family were imprisoned between 2020 and 2023.