Indigenous Kaqchikel community in San Juan Sacatepequez protested against the installation of a Cementos Progreso’s plant in their territory, because of environmental concerns. While having a peaceful protest, a group of paramilitaries opened fire toward the protesters. Community authorities said that attackers might be linked to Cementos Progreso.

Business and Human Rights Resource Center invited Cementos Progreso to respond; the response is available below.