El genocidio aché: de la protección internacional a la jurisdicción universal

Abstract

The genocide of the Aché is a paradigmatic case of annihilation of an American Indian people as a result of colonization policies during the 20th century. The case before the international human rights bodies and within the framework of transitional justice measures challenged the elements of the crime of genocide according the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, in particular the issue of intent and the hegemonic meaning given to that element. However, a complaint filled under the principle of universal jurisdiction and the recognition given to the indigenous witness could encourage the creation of new legal meaning.