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Did Guatemala ratify ILO Convention 169 and what does it require?

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Guatemala's ratification of C169

5 Jun 1996 (Decree 9-96)

1996Fundación Libertad y Desarrollo / Consortium

Yes: Guatemala ratified ILO Convention 169 on Jun 5, 1996 (approved by Congress through Decree 9-96 of 5 March 1996). It requires free, prior and informed consultation whenever administrative measures, mining or hydropower licenses, directly affect indigenous peoples.

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  • Fundación Libertad y Desarrollo

    Convenio 169 de la OIT

    fundacionlibertad.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • Consortium Legal

    Consulta bajo el Convenio 169 de la OIT

    consortiumlegal.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • CIIDH

    Consultas comunitarias en Guatemala: cuando la justicia constitucional silencia a los pueblos indígenas

    ciidhguatemala.orgAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source