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On 18 September 2026, community groups, ecological collectives, and human‑rights institutions from Guatemala and El Salvador gathered in Asunción Mita to mark the fourth anniversary of the municipality’s popular consultation against mining.
The event commemorated the Municipal Neighborhood Consultation of Asunción Mita, a landmark democratic process that allowed residents to voice opposition to proposed mining activities in the area. The consultation, held in 2022, was described by organizers as a “precedent in the region” for participatory decision‑making on environmental and development issues.
Representatives from local NGOs, environmental advocacy groups, and human‑rights defenders highlighted the consultation’s impact on community empowerment and the protection of natural resources. They also called for continued vigilance against mining projects that could threaten the region’s ecological integrity and the livelihoods of its inhabitants.
Asunción Mita’s celebration underscored the importance of inclusive public participation in shaping policies that affect local communities and the environment.
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