Alfonso García Franco

Alfonso García Franco is an Ecuadorian lawyer and professor known for his advocacy for human rights and justice for victims of the Chilean dictatorship. He has been actively involved in seeking accountability for the forced disappearance of his brother, José, who was detained by security forces shortly after the military coup in 1973. García Franco's efforts culminated in a case brought before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, which found the Chilean state responsible for numerous human rights violations, including the forced disappearance of his brother. His work highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and remembrance for the victims of state terrorism in Chile.