CIEL and partner organizations fight to stop human rights abuses by Canadian mining companies operating in Guatemala

 

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The Center for International Environmental Law is part of an international coalition working with Guatemalan
organizations to defend the rights of communities adversely affected by Goldcorp and other Canadian mining companies in Guatemala.

Press Releases:

  • Guatemala Suspends Marlin
    Mine
    : Human rights and environmental organizations applaud the decision,
    urge President Colom’s government to protect communities against retaliation.
  • Scientists find elevated levels of potentially toxic metals in some
    Guatemalans living near Canadian-owned mine, recommend further studies,
    18 May 2010, in English and Spanish.
  • Guatemalan community leaders ask Canadian government to investigate human rights violations committed by Goldcorp Inc. at Marlin Mine, 9 December 2010.
  • Canadian Government Accepts Complaint
    Against Goldcorp
    ; Affected Communities Urge Investigation, CIEL,
    31 March 2010.

Complaint to the Canadian National Contact Point under the OECD Guidelines
for Multinational Enterprises:

Community Petitions, Letters and Declarations:

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