Tahoe Resources....has issued this statement to clarify inaccurate media reports about violent incidents that have broken out in recent days in the region around its Escobal silver project...According to Tahoe CEO Kevin McArthur, the Company has seen a number of anti-mining protests around the project...“While many of these activities have been peaceful and respectful, violence from outside influences has escalated in the past weeks since we received our operating permit,” said Mr. McArthur...During the evening shift change of Saturday, April 27, 2013, a protest involving approximately 20 people armed with machetes turned hostile. The Escobal security force used tear gas and rubber bullets to repel the protestors at the mine gate...“Our investigation has shown that only non-lethal measures were taken by our security. We regret any injuries caused by rubber bullets, but we take the protection of our employees and the mine seriously,” said Mr. McArthur...