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Gold Mining In Guatemala: Community Health And Resistance Amidst Violence, C. Susana Caxaj
Gold Mining In Guatemala: Community Health And Resistance Amidst Violence, C. Susana Caxaj
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Background: The Canadian mining industry has been linked to reports of environmental degradation, social insecurity and human rights violations. Due to a historical context of colonialism, genocide and state neglect, Indigenous populations may be particularly vulnerable to large-scale mining health threats.
Research Purpose: The overarching purpose of this investigation was to understand the influence of mining operations on the wellbeing of a Mam Mayan community in the Western highlands of Guatemala. Specifically, this study examined: (1) the political context in which mining operations are situated; (2) community mental health experiences; and (3) the role of resistance in shaping these political …