Fernando Bastias
Fernando Bastias is a prominent human rights defender in Ecuador, serving as a representative of the Comité de Derechos Humanos de Guayaquil. He has been vocal in advocating for the rights of victims and their families in high-profile cases involving alleged human rights violations, particularly in the context of military actions. Recently, he has gained attention for his strong condemnation of the legal justification provided by military lawyers in the controversial case of four minors who were detained and later found dead under suspicious circumstances. Bastias emphasizes the importance of accountability and the need to uphold the memory and dignity of the victims, challenging narratives that seek to diminish their experiences.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador | 4 | 6.25 | 0.30% | +10% | 17,643,060 | 58,412 | $108,000 | 358$ |
| Totals | 4 | 17,643,060 | 58,412 | $108,000 | 358$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias is a member of the Human Rights Committee who has been following the case of the minors from Las Malvinas.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias is another defense lawyer for human rights participating in the proceedings.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias is a human rights defender who criticized the discretionary creation of the Intelligence Law.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias expressed concerns that the law could affect rights regarding organized armed groups.
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Peru:
Fernando Bastias is a member of the Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights of Guayaquil who expressed concerns about the government's interference in the case.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias, del Comité de Derechos Humanos de Guayaquil, dijo que con esto los militares buscaron la aplicación de la Ley Orgánica de Solidaridad Nacional.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastías is one of the activists who challenged the Ley de Solidaridad Nacional.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias, from the Permanent Human Rights Committee, indicated that the case may not be applicable to the Organic Law of National Solidarity.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias highlighted the constitutional issues that could arise from the new law.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias is a human rights lawyer who pointed out potential legal issues with the new regulation.
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