A/HRC/21/11 75. Chile welcomed the creation of the Truth Committee and promulgation of the law of access to public information, increasing transparency of State management. It commended efforts by Brazil to reduce poverty. Chile made recommendations. 76. China commended the earnest implementation by Brazil of recommendations accepted at the first UPR and commended its notable results in poverty reduction. China enquired as to the measures taken and achievements made in protecting children’s rights. It made recommendations. 77. Colombia commended Brazil for its plan for the rights of people with disabilities, the success of its “Brazil without Poverty” plan and its combat of all forms of discrimination. It welcomed the creation in 2010 of the national LGBT council and its commitment to the Millennium Development Goals. It made recommendations. 78. Congo welcomed measures to reduce poverty, inequality and gender inequality. It commended the involvement of civil society in the implementation of its human rights programme. Congo noted its concern on issues of inequality, discrimination and the situation of indigenous peoples. 79. Costa Rica commended Brazil on the reduction of poverty, the number of women representatives in the cabinet, its “Stork Network” and children’s health programmes, and the 2010 adoption of a racial equality statute. Costa Rica expressed concern over prison conditions. It made recommendations. 80. Cuba commended Brazil on its social policy and achievements in reducing poverty, discrimination, social inequality and hunger. It recognized improvements in the area of health, right to food and rights of indigenous peoples. Cuba made recommendations. 81. The Czech Republic welcomed the establishment of a Truth Commission and hoped that it would facilitate the reconciliation process. It appreciated the policy enabling citizens’ access information on the human rights situation. It encouraged Brazil to implement the programme to protect human rights defenders. It made recommendations. 82. Denmark voiced concerns about the independence of the projected National Preventive Mechanism against torture. It commended efforts to combat unlawful killings but expressed concern about threats against judges. Denmark enquired about measures to address impunity. Denmark made recommendations. 83. Ecuador commended the achievements of Brazil on discrimination, equal opportunities, poverty reduction, and effective inclusion of the disabled. It also highlighted the participation of women in political life. Ecuador made recommendations. 84. Ms. Nunes reiterated that the main goal of Brazil was to take 16 million Brazilians out of extreme poverty by 2014, particularly children and adolescents, through the “Brazil Without Extreme Poverty” Plan, which is closely monitored by President Rousseff. 85. In response to questions on extrajudicial executions, the National Secretary of Public Security, Regina Miki, acknowledged the challenges related to death squads, which are still operating in some federal states. Federal authorities and the Ministry of Justice have been active in combating these groups, and have managed to impose serious setbacks on their illegal activities. Whenever investigations are in place, police or other officers suspected of belonging to death squads are immediately removed from duty and, if proven guilty, are expelled from the force and criminally prosecuted. Ms. Miki gave positive examples of operations: the dismantlement of a single death squad in Pernambuco, resulting in a 20 per cent reduction in the state homicide rate; and the arrest of 30 police officers in Goiás, and 45 in Rio de Janeiro. 86. The Secretary-General of the Presidency of the Supreme Federal Court, Mr. Anthair Valente, recalled the provisions of the Federal Constitution guaranteeing access to justice. 10