What was the outcome of the Xinka people's consultation on Escobal?

On May 8, 2025 the Xinka Parliament announced its decision: NO, after a 7-year consultation process, asking for definitive closure (Earthworks, an opposition organization). A year later (May 2026) the consultation is not formally concluded, the administrative process is still with the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM), Pan American Silver has not spoken publicly about the Xinka decision, and the mine remains in care and maintenance. The legal effect of that 'no' (veto or input?) is undefined, precisely because there is no law.