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 | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 12,043 | $108,000 | 74$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 9,170 | $89,000 | 75$ |
| Totals | 2 | 28,490,970 | 21,213 | $197,000 | 149$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Dominican Republic:
Fernando Bastias is from the Comité Permanente por la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos and participated in the prison visit.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias, from the Human Rights Commission of Guayaquil, rejected the decision and announced that legal actions would be activated.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias is from the Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights and reported on the disappearances involving military personnel.
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Bolivia:
Fernando Bastias, the lawyer for the families of the four minors, criticized the Ministry of Defense's claims about 'Momo'.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias from the Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights confirmed the deaths of five inmates in the detention center.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias, from the CDH, explained that the Police confirmed five deaths in the Penitenciaría del Litoral due to tuberculosis.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias from the Human Rights Committee of Guayaquil highlighted the tuberculosis crisis in the prison system.
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Bolivia:
Fernando Bastias is a lawyer for the Permanent Committee for the Defense of Human Rights and represents Milton Rodríguez.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias, representative of the CDH Guayaquil, commented on the importance of the prison for the military involved in the case.
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Ecuador:
Fernando Bastias, from the Human Rights Committee of Guayaquil, reacted to the publication of a video related to the case.
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