The responsibility of the states in the due process enforced disappearance cases inter America Court and the European Court of human rights

Objective: To assess State responsibility for due process violations in cases of enforced disappearance before the Inter-American Court and the European Court of Human Rights. Method: This research adopts a qualitative-documentary approach based on the analysis of court decisions, normative instruments, and institutional reports. A legal-comparative method and case study are used to contrast Inter-American and European approaches to enforced disappearance and procedural guarantees. Results: Significant differences are identified between both systems. The Inter-American Court adopts a restorative, victim-centered approach, emphasizing the rights to truth, reparation, and non-repetition. The European Court prioritizes minimum procedural guarantees, such as effective investigations and rigorous evidentiary standards. In the Colombian case, institutional gaps in investigation and reparation persist. Conclusions: A hybrid approach that combines the transformative dimension of the Inter-American Court with the procedural rigor of the European Court would strengthen State accountability in conflict contexts.