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100 that may have been caused them in connection with the functioning of such public services.


 * (3) To file unconstitutionality actions, summary constitutional remedies, habeas corpus, habeas data and any other actions or motions necessary in order to exercise the powers indicated above, where proper in accordance with law.


 * (4) To urge the General Prosecutor of the Republic to pursue any appropriate actions or motions against public Officials responsible for violations of or encroachment upon human rights.


 * (5) To ask the Republican Ethic Council to take the appropriate measures with regard to public officials responsible for violations of or encroachment upon human rights.


 * (6) To ask the competent authority to apply appropriate corrective and punitive measures in cases involving violations of the rights of consumers and users, in accordance with law.


 * (7) To submit to legislative organs at the municipal, state or national levels, bills or other initiatives for the progressive protection of human rights.


 * (8) To protect the rights of native peoples and take such action as may be necessary to guarantee and protect such rights effectively.


 * (9) To visit and inspect the dependencies and establishments of State agencies, to prevent or protect human rights.


 * (10) To place before the appropriate organs recommendations and observations as necessary in the interest of providing optimum protection for human rights, to which end shall develop mechanisms for remaining in constant communication with national and international public and private organs for the protection and defense of human rights.


 * (11) To promote and implement policies for the expansion and effective protection of human rights.


 * (12) Such other functions as may be established by the Constitution and by law.