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The ombudsman, Nadia Cruz, affirmed that she does not agree with the requirements of Supreme Decree 4641 and that the Government was asked that unvaccinated people declare “conscientious objection” as an alternative measure. However, these statements were observed by the presidential spokesman and a deputy from the Citizen Community (CC).
“It is one more criterion that the Ombudsman (of the People) manifests, of course, like all the criteria of any Bolivian and of the authorities, they are respected. We are convinced that the population has to be vaccinated as a fundamental element to be protected, ”said Jorge Richter, presidential spokesman, according to Unitel.
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Meanwhile, CC deputy Marcelo Pedrazas said that the defender’s statements are foolish and irresponsible, since as an authority he should promote vaccination.
“Science and medicine have shown us that the vaccine reduces the probability of death in Covid-19 patients. In this context, it is irresponsible for an authority instead of promoting vaccination to seek a justification so that the population does not get vaccinated, ”said the legislator.
On Monday, the Ombudsman stated that the Government was asked to create mechanisms or ways for people who declare conscientious objection, which is an individual right, to be considered by the State through a special council or mechanism. special and thus generate an alternative.
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He considered that the will conditioned to the presentation of the PCR tests at the cost of the people or some cuts of services to access public services, which for different reasons had not been vaccinated, deserve a “differentiated treatment”.
Conscientious objection is a human right, which is manifested as the authorization that grants the right to disobey or reject a legal mandate of a personal nature, for reasons of conscience.