The order to suspend mining activity, directed at the Guatemalan Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM), is a response to the precautionary measure issued by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IAHCR).

Elperiodico.com.gt reports that, "Last May, IAHCR ordered the Guatemalan state to suspend the mine's work and requested information on the level of soil, air and water contamination".

Source: elperiodico.com.gt

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