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What happened with the Escobal mine, what pattern do water conflicts in Guatemala follow, and does an urban industrial well cause social conflict?

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Escobal suspension

2017

2017Prensa Comunitaria

The Escobal silver mine (Minera San Rafael, Santa Rosa/Jalapa) was suspended in 2017 after protests and consultations; groundwater is among the Xinka people's concerns and the consultation remains unfinished. As of August 2026, 18 consultations with indigenous peoples over extractive projects are still pending (Prensa Comunitaria, Aug 11, 2026).

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  • Pending indigenous consultations on extractive projects18Aug 2026Prensa Comunitaria
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  • Prensa Comunitaria

    11-ago-2026, Siguen sin concluir 18 consultas a pueblos indígenas por proyectos extractivos

    • Escobal suspension
    • Pending indigenous consultations on extractive projects
    prensacomunitaria.orgAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source