The legal team representing Daniel Vorcaro, the former owner of Banco Master, has formally filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) against the Brazilian state. Vorcaro is currently held in preventive detention as part of an investigation into financial frauds involving approximately R$ 40 billion. His defense argues that his situation involves violations of judicial guarantees and personal freedom.
This legal move highlights the Individual Petition System, an international instrument established in 1965. This mechanism authorizes any individual under the jurisdiction of American states to file complaints against their respective governments before international bodies. The IACHR itself was created in 1959 by the Organization of American States (OAS) to promote and defend fundamental rights in the region, gaining explicit authority to process individual cases five years later.
Headquartered in Washington, the Commission operates autonomously with seven independent commissioners elected by the OAS General Assembly in their personal capacity. The entity's work rests on three central pillars: the Individual Petition System, monitoring human rights in member states, and addressing priority thematic lines. In the specific petition regarding Vorcaro, his defense cites violations of Articles 5, 7, 8, 11, and 25 of the American Convention on Human Rights.
The allegations presented include the absence of a formal accusation by the Public Prosecutor after 11 months of imprisonment, the lack of a judge to review his request for freedom, the absence of a guarantees judge, and the leakage of messages from the investigated individual while under state custody. Brazil adhered to the American Convention in 1992 and actively participates in the Commission's ordinary sessions.
The filing of this international petition does not aim to replace Brazilian jurisdiction or debate the merits of the ongoing investigations. Instead, it seeks to activate a mechanism recognized by Brazil itself to verify compliance with reasonable timeframes and the protection of human dignity.
Sources: CNN Brasil.