GANHRI expresses its deepest condolences on the loss of Mr. Rolando Villena Villegas, former Ombudsman of Bolivia and President of RINDHCA from 2015 to 2016

Mr. Rolando Villena was a fierce human rights activist, he dedicated his life to the protection of democratic principles and human rights in Bolivia during his mandate as Ombudsman of the Bolivian National Human Rights Institution and as President of the Network of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in the Americas.

GANHRI members and staff present their sincere condolences to his family and colleagues.