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> 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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General Trade and Globalization News
Over 700,000 Guatemalans have participated in community referendums, in which the majority of participants have rejected large-scale development projects carried out without the consent of affected populations. Communities and organizations working to protect social, economic and cultural rights often face criminalization, repression and attacks.
Comunicado de FONGI ante los hechos ocurridos en Barillas: El respeto y vigencia de derechos humanos, condiciones para la paz
FONGI
5/5/2012
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Pronunciamiento de la Comision de Seguimiento a la Consulta Comunitaria y organizaciones sociales de Ixcan
Organizaciones de Ixcan
5/3/2012
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Comunicado Urgente ante los acontecimientos sucedidos en Santa Cruz Barillas
Consejo de los Pueblos del Occidente
5/3/2012
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Comunicado: Comision del Municipio de Santa Cruz Barillas
La Comision de Auditoria Social del Municipio de Santa Cruz Barillas
5/2/2012
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Statement by Municipal Commission from Santa Cruz Barillas
Municipality of Santa Cruz Barillas - Social Audit Commission
5/2/2012
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