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20 Aug 2015

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ESCR-Net

Guatemala: ESCR-Net request information to the government on criminalization of human rights defenders opposing hydroelectric projects

 “Guatemala: Stop the criminalization of leaders of indigenous communities in Guatemala”, 19 Aug 2015

In our letter we had underscored our concern, in particular with respect to the detention of three community leaders…who had participated in peaceful activities, such as community consultations, lobbying, and mediated dialogue regarding extractive projects such as Qanbalam I and II, Pojom I and el Arco, among others, promoted by the Hidralia, Econer-Hidro Santa Cruz and Enel- 5M companies, respectively…[A]fter our previous communication, we learned of the detention of…another community leader from Barillas…We have also learned of the detention of Rigoberto Juárez and Domingo Baltazar, community leaders from Santa Eulalia…We note with concern that to date the number of individuals that are currently held as political prisoners has reached nine (two from the community of Santa Eulalia and seven from Barillas)…