2015 Protest at International Mining Congress in Honduras
In 2015, communities affected by mining protested at an event hosted by President Juan Orlando Hernández, described as the “First International Mining Congress in Honduras”. "The Congress invited international and Honduran business people and politicians to mingle with mining technicians and academics involved in the industry." The San Martín mining project and the experiences of residents in Siria Valley served as common reference points for those protesting an "open-door mining policy".
Political Action Category / Categoría de Acción Política:
Demonstrations
Reference / Referencia:
Environmental Network for Central America (ENCA), "A Two Sided Story – Mine-Affected Communities tell their Stories of Destruction and Death outside Honduras’ 'First International Mining Congress'", dated 19 July 2015, online: https://enca.org.uk/blog/2015/07/19/a-two-sided-story-mining-honduras/
Accessed on date / Fecha de consulta:
8 October 2020
