San Rafael Las Flores

San Rafael Las Flores is a municipality in the Santa Rosa department of Guatemala.

El Escobal

The El Escobal silver mine operated by Tahoe Resources near San Rafael Las Flores has been the subject of protests by the local Xinca people but protests have been suppressed by the Guatemalan government.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Guatemalan region militarized following dispute around Canadian-owned mine". The Washington Post. Associated Press. June 1, 2013. Retrieved June 2, 2013.

Coordinates: 14°28′53″N 90°10′24″W / 14.4814°N 90.1733°W / 14.4814; -90.1733

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