Family Seeks Transparency in Political Prisoner's Death Investigation
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Gabriel Quero Navas is seeking transparency from the Public Ministry regarding his brother's death.
- The Public Ministry reported the autopsy indicated pulmonary embolism as the cause of death, with no traumatic injuries found.
- Quero Navas expressed concern over information leaks from the ongoing investigation.
Gabriel Quero Navas, brother of political prisoner Vรญctor Hugo Quero Navas, is demanding transparency from the Public Ministry concerning his relative's death. He insists the investigation must clarify all circumstances surrounding the case, not just the medical cause.
My interest, individual and familial, is that we have a certain, concrete, ethical, and respectful response to the procedures.
"My interest, individual and familial, is that we have a certain, concrete, ethical, and respectful response to the procedures," Quero Navas stated. His comments followed the Public Ministry's announcement that an autopsy revealed Vรญctor Hugo Quero Navas died from a pulmonary embolism and showed no signs of traumatic injury. Genetic tests confirmed the identity of the exhumed remains.
We cannot go by speculation; we have to wait for a well-done investigation, a well-done conclusion, but above all, an objective response.
However, Gabriel Quero remains focused on understanding the events leading to his brother's disappearance and subsequent discovery. He stressed the need for a thorough and objective investigation. "We cannot go by speculation; we have to wait for a well-done investigation, a well-done conclusion, but above all, an objective response," he said.
How part of that file is public domain if it is not conclusive?
Quero Navas also voiced concern about information related to the ongoing investigation appearing publicly before the family had fully reviewed the findings. He questioned how details from an incomplete investigation became public knowledge. He appealed for respect for his brother's and the family's dignity, particularly regarding the dissemination of autopsy details and images.
He was not a dog, he was not the building's pet, he was my brother.
Originally published by El Nacional in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.