Guatemala: Mine activists beaten and threatened

Índice: AMR 34/002/2011
Fecha de publicación: 3 marzo 2011
Categorías: Guatemala

On 28 February, protesters against the Marlin Mine in south-western Guatemala were attacked. One protester, Aniceto López, was taken to the office of the local mayor, where he was allegedly beaten and threatened with death for speaking out against the mine.