40th Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights award goes to Xinka Parliament, in the name of peaceful resistance
Originally posted on RFK Human Rights. On Tuesday June 6, the same day as the 55th anniversary of the death of Robert F. Kennedy also marked the 40th Human Rights Award bestowed by his namesake organization. This year’s honoree?
Guatemalan Mine Consultation Enters New Phase
Original article published by Earthworks.org Xinka people continue to strive for the right to self determination In September of 2018, Guatemala’s highest court ordered the Ministry of Energy and Mines to consult with the Xinka people after finding that
Statement: Summit of Peoples Affected by Pan American Silver
We the undersigned peoples and organisations have gathered here at the first Summit of Peoples Affected by Pan American Silver in Guatemala. In a week, the company will hold its annual meeting of its shareholders in Vancouver, where the
Activists Call for Protection of Xinka Leaders Participating in Escobal Mine Consultation
Violence and intimidation have long plagued Pan American Silver’s Guatemala silver mine Today six U.S. and Canadian human rights and environmental organizations filed a letter with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) supporting a request to extend precautionary
Consultation Process for the Escobal Mine Advances after Multi-Year Delay
Originally published by Maritimes Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network here. Written by: Maria Reyes and Indigo Christ After multiple delays, the first meeting of the pre-consultation process for the Escobal mine was held at the Xinka Parliament’s offices in Cuilapa, Santa
First Pre-Consultation Meeting with the Xinka People on the Escobal Mine
Originally published in Spanish by the Xinka Parliament on May 25, 2021 Indigenous Xinka authorities and the Ministry of Energy and Mines establish initial agreements regarding the pre-consultation process The first pre-consultation meeting concerning the Escobal mining license was