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Statement from the peaceful resistance to Tahoe’s Escobal mine, currently blocking mine-related traffic in Casillas

nisgua_admin2020-01-01T21:25:09+00:00Tags: blockade, direct action, Escobal mine, Mataquescuintla, peaceful resistance, San Rafael Las Flores, Tahoe Resources|

For more than five years, communities surrounding Tahoe Resources’ Escobal mine in southeastern Guatemala have opposed the project operating in their territories. Through 18 community and municipal referenda, multiple legal actions, and different sits-ins, encampments, and protests, [...]

Solidarity Update: Special focus on Tahoe Resources

nisgua_admin2019-12-27T19:06:46+00:00Tags: Alberto Rotondo, BC Supreme Court, Casillas, Escobal mine, JODVID, police violence, Supreme Court of Canada, Tahoe Resources, tour, Urgent Action|

News recap: A strong grassroots movement continues to resist Tahoe Resources; Six police officers tasked with the custody of Tahoe's former head of security found guilty on charges related to his escape; Supreme Court of Canada [...]

Communities maintain peaceful demonstration in protest of negative impacts of Tahoe Resources’ mine in Guatemala

nisgua_admin2020-01-01T21:25:17+00:00Tags: Casillas, community consultation, Escobal mine, Mancomunidad, Mataquescuintla, protest, Referendum, San Rafael Las Flores, Tahoe Resources|

Featured photo credit: Jorge Tobías Pineda Herrera Since June 7, 2017, communities surrounding Tahoe Resources’ Escobal mine in southeastern Guatemala have maintained a 24-hour peaceful protest of mine-related traffic. They are denouncing the constant tremors [...]

Demanda contra Tahoe Resources en Canadá obtiene visto bueno para ir a juicio, se considera la punta del iceberg con respecto a riesgos

nisgua_admin2020-01-01T21:25:26+00:00Tags: Alerta para Inversionistas, comunicado, Escobal mine, mineria, Tahoe Resources|

12 de junio de 2017 (Ottawa/Oakland/Tatamagouche/Toronto/Washington D.C.) El lunes se emitió una alerta para inversionistas advirtiendo que los históricos desarrollos con respecto a la demanda contra Tahoe Resources en Canadá es tan sólo uno de [...]

Lawsuit against Tahoe Resources cleared for trial in Canada, ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ with regard to risks

nisgua_admin2020-01-01T21:25:34+00:00Tags: CAMIGUA, community consultation, divestment, Escobal mine, investor alert, ministry of energy and mines (MEM), press release, Tahoe Resources|

June 12, 2017 (Ottawa/Oakland/Tatamagouche/Toronto/Washington D.C.) An investor alert released today warns that historic developments in the lawsuit against Tahoe Resources in Canada is just one indicator of serious risks surrounding its Escobal silver mine in [...]

Six police officers on duty when former head of security for Escobal mine fled house arrest sentenced to multiple years in prison

nisgua_admin2020-01-01T21:25:41+00:00Tags: Alberto Rotondo, Escobal mine, PNC, Tahoe Resources|

Featured photo credit: CALAS With files from the Maritimes-Guatemala Breaking the Silence Network. On June 1, Guatemala trial Judge Verónica Ruíz convicted six members of the National Civil Police for breach of duty. All six [...]