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International Trade committee  That's a really interesting question. I would start to build up what we have. If we had a really strong ombudsperson with a strong office to support their work, it would be great. An independent commission usually, in my experience, delays the processes a little, and I would say

February 9th, 2023Committee meeting

Dr. Silvia Vasquez-Olguin

International Trade committee  No, I think it is sufficient. What I'm saying is, let's try to build up the points we already have. I wouldn't advise adding extra bureaucracy to the process that has to be sped up. Anyway, this is my limited position. I'm a sociologist, not a lawyer.

February 9th, 2023Committee meeting

Dr. Silvia Vasquez-Olguin

International Trade committee  These bills will give voice to those who are not able to voice their conflicts and their suffering in [Inaudible—Editor]. We will have a strong, really powerful voice to raise concerns and to bring them to justice in a fair way. We want only justice, and we want even preventive j

February 9th, 2023Committee meeting

Dr. Silvia Vasquez-Olguin

International Trade committee  It's a beautiful country.

February 9th, 2023Committee meeting

Dr. Silvia Vasquez-Olguin

International Trade committee  I can speak from my opinion or I can show you facts. We have more than 500 different conflicts going on in the entire southern continent—Meso-America and South America. That's a fact. It's not an opinion. It's happening right now in the courts of different countries and in the f

February 9th, 2023Committee meeting

Dr. Silvia Vasquez-Olguin

International Trade committee  I cannot give you an exact number right now. I don't think there is any pride in saying there are very few. One is one too many. My own management does not recommend that I mention numbers. I will respect the authority of my bosses, who say to not name names. Only one is one to

February 9th, 2023Committee meeting

Dr. Silvia Vasquez-Olguin

International Trade committee  Sadly, we are working here in a responsive way. If we were really aware and acting according to the legislation, we have to accept free, prior and informed consent. We have to invite everyone to the table and listen to them, and if the answer is no, the answer is no, not on my la

February 9th, 2023Committee meeting

Dr. Silvia Vasquez-Olguin

International Trade committee  Thank you very much. I want to address the chair and the members of the committee for one second, to get you to think about the amazing opportunity you have today. Let's think about what we are learning. We're receiving a lot of information. Let's keep our minds and hearts open

February 9th, 2023Committee meeting

Dr. Silvia Vasquez-Olguin