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What happened with Cementos Progreso in San Juan Sacatepéquez?

According to the cited documentsIndustrial water

Community consultation (12 communities)

8,994 votes against vs 4 in favor

May 2007OCMAL

In May 2007 a community consultation in 12 communities of San Juan Sacatepéquez returned 8,994 votes against the cement company and 4 in favor (verified Aug 22, 2026 in OCMAL). The conflict turned violent: 17 injured (2 seriously) on Jul 3, 2014 when the resistance in the El Puente sector was evicted; previously given as '2013'. Water is among the territorial grievances. Sources: EJAtlas, OCMAL and GAIA/no-burn.org.

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  • Injured in the El Puente sector eviction172 seriousJul 3, 2014GAIA
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Sources

  • EJAtlas

    Cementos Progreso, San Juan Sacatepéquez

    ejatlas.orgAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • OCMAL

    Conflicto 163

    • Community consultation (12 communities)
    mapa.conflictosmineros.netAccessed Aug 22, 2026Go to the source
  • GAIA

    GAIA / no-burn.org, ataque a líderes comunitarios contra cementera deja 17 heridos

    • Injured in the El Puente sector eviction
    no-burn.orgAccessed Aug 22, 2026Go to the source