The point is to repair the damage caused to a citizen like Jaime Romero, arbitrarily detained during the period of political violence and imprisoned in the jail of the Palace of Justice (June 1993), being prostrated at times with common criminals and accused by the crime of terrorism. Very alert to the Jaime Romero case as well as to other human rights affairs, affairs that should also be brought to the attention of the relevant organizations of the United Nations, OAS and the EU that today are asking the authoritarian government of Dina Boluarte to account in terms of guaranteeing and promoting the human rights On the other hand, an emblematic case remains in the hands of the Reparations Council, made invisible first by the Fujimori bureaucracy and, later, by the public administration of a practically collapsed State. Opportunely, for public opinion information, we will report from this column a complete investigation on the terrible service received by the family of Jaime Romero in the General Directorate of Human Rights of the Minjusdh, a fact that should not be repeated with any other citizen. It would be a reprehensible omission a thousand times because the official is an old resident of this portfolio and lacks valid reasons for refusing to fulfill the duty for which the people pay him. The scoop that we published in separate editions of Diario Uno (February 23-1 and 20 of the current year), on the case of the artist Jaime Romero, neglected for long decades, despite the fact that it is an urgent issue of human rights, begins to receive attention from the State authorities.Ĭongressman Guido Bellido, unlike hundreds of legislators and dozens of parliamentary benches of the last 30 years, took attention and took action and proceeded to initiate an audit of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, taking into account that the Romero case, until today, he lacks an opinion, analysis or report from the Director General of Human Rights, a fact that could lead to an omission of duties. They are doors that must be opened in respect of human dignity.Īnd the direct, punctual, truthful journalism of Diario Uno found a political echo in a legislator and the hope that many other cases, just as infamous and unfair, find an effective, dignified and respectful response from the State via the MINJUSDH. Regardless, we remain connected to our roots.The closure that for decades never found an investigation or reason regarding the abusive detention of the plastic artist, Jaime Romero Vásquez, began to dissolve. I parallel the calla lilies’ resilience to the Central American experience of isolation and lack of proper representation of who we are. The inspiration for using calla lilies comes from their great ability to survive, even after being cut. I use the worry dolls as stand-ins for Central American folx as the worry dolls are meant to rid one’s worries overnight. Recurring aspects within this new body of work is the prominent use of worry dolls and calla lilies. Diario Entrada Uno serves as an insight to intimate thoughts, personal battles within infrastructures, institutions and experiences dictated by my identity. I pull from my own personal experiences, as I am Guatemalan and Salvadoran. This exhibition highlights critical conversations around Central American erasure and experiences dictated by identity. based painter, Kiara Aileen Machado and her Diario Entrada Uno art series highlighting the struggle and resilience of Central American folx with calla lilies, worry dolls, and nature’s most hidden and underappreciated colors.Īrtist’s statement: Central America, often overlooked and criminalized in the media, is not given proper credit for its resilience and unwavering pride. Acción Latina is thrilled to welcome the talented L.A.
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