Take Action: Demand Pan American Silver Stop Fueling Violence in Guatemala

Dear Friend,

I’m writing to ask you to take action in support of Guatemalans resisting the Escobal mine and demand that its Canadian owner, Pan American Silver, stop interfering in Indigenous Xinka communities.

Speaking out against the Escobal mine has always been dangerous, but we are in the midst of a spike in violence. Six members of the peaceful resistance movement recently suffered attacks and death threats. In January, community leader, Julio González was shot and wounded at his home. Read the letter of concern regarding the attacks signed by nearly 200 international organizations here.

Pan American Silver is adding fuel to the fire by continuing to interfere in Xinka Indigenous communities, putting defenders at greater risk and undermining the court-ordered consultation process.

Sign the petition calling on Pan American Silver to respect the Xinka people’s right to be freely consulted without violence and threats, and immediately cease its interference in Xinka communities.

Please share and retweet. The petition is available in English, Spanish or French.

Thank you!

Viviana Herrera
Latin America Program Coordinator
MiningWatch Canada