This case is about a retired worker of a State-owned mining company who lost his pension when the company was privatized. This case is notable as it was the first one where the Court had the chance to discuss the right to social security. On the merits, the Court found Peru in violation of, inter alia, Article 26 and Article 21 of the American Convention.
Case Summary: Muelle Flores v. Peru
Year
2019
Country
Violations Against The Inter-American Convention On Human Rights
Did the State Raise Preliminary Objections?
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Separate Opinions
Reparations
Case Summary
Yes