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99% of the crimes committed during Guatemala's war have not been brought to justice. 
 Did You Know? 

> 2011 was the most violent year for human rights defenders in Guatemala since the end of the civil war. NISGUA's teams of on-the-ground international human rights monitors work to deter violence in communities, courtrooms and at public events.

 > Former dictator Efrain Rios Montt, who ruled during the bloodiest period of the war, is awaiting trial for genocide and crimes against humanity.  

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The Xalalá hydro-electric dam was rejected by 89% of participants in a local referendum because it could displace thousands of indigenous people and damage farmlands and forests. 

Almost 400 mining concessions have been granted to transnational gold, silver, nickel, and zinc companies in Guatemala, posing severe threats to rural communities' social and environmental well-being. 



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Learn more about the growing movement advocating for community rights as mining projects move forward.

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Impiden importacion de cianuro a minera
Prensa Libre
9/9/2009

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Protestors Demand Arrest Warrants be Dropped
Prensa Libre
9/8/2009

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Demandan dejar sin efecto capturas
Prensa Libre
9/8/2009

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NUESTRA LUCHA Y RESISTENCIA EN DEFENSA DE LA MADRE NATURALEZA
El Frente de Defensa Miguelense (FREDEMI)
9/7/2009

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Residents dispute Goldcorp charges
Weekly News Update on the Americas
9/6/2009

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Goldcorp's Marlin Mine Receives International Cyanide Code Certification
Marketwire
8/13/2009

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Declaration of Antigua Guatemala
Various
8/5/2009

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Declaratoria de Antigua Guatemala
Varios
8/5/2009

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Prohiben a Montana traer cianuro al pais
Prensa Libre
7/29/2009

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El estallido de represion
Varios grupos
7/17/2009

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