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What did the Constitutional Court decide on the Escobal mine (Exp. 4785-2017), and since when is it suspended?

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CC Escobal judgment

3 Sep 2018 (File 4785-2017)

2018Observatorio P10 CEPAL

Escobal's license (silver; San Rafael Las Flores, Santa Rosa–Jalapa) was suspended by the courts in 2017, the Supreme Court (CSJ), in an amparo by CALAS against the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) for discrimination and failure to consult the Xinka people, and confirmed by the Constitutional Court (CC) on 3 September 2018 (Exp. 4785-2017): it orders a C169 consultation of the Xinka in 4 stages, recognizes them as an indigenous people under C169's objective and subjective tests, orders review of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) area of influence, quarterly water monitoring and a health baseline, with the license suspended meanwhile. It is the 'suspend until consulted' precedent, and the mine has been in care and maintenance since 2017.

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  • Mine suspension

    Since 2017 (care & maintenance)

    2017-2026Pan American Silver / Earthworks

Sources

  • Observatorio Principio 10

    Sentencia CC Guatemala Ex

    observatoriop10.cepal.orgAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • Earthworks

    Xinka people say no to the Escobal mine

    earthworks.orgAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • Pan American Silver

    Página del proyecto Escobal

    panamericansilver.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source