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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. > 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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Mining
"No to mining, yes to life!" This shout is heard throughout Guatemala, in response to the almost 400 mining concessions that have been granted to transnational gold, silver, nickel, and zinc companies over the last several years. Spanish colonialists, military governments, and now multinational corporations have historically exploited these resources in Guatemala. The immense profits have been kept by those in power, while the environmental consequences are shouldered by local communities. Because of this, mineral exploitation is closely associated with militarized repression by the state. The Guatemalan people demand fair and self-directed development and respect for the environment. Read NISGUA's overview of mining here.
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Learn more about the growing movement advocating for community rights as mining projects move forward.
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