Bernardo Caal Xol et al. v. Ministry of Energy and Mines (Oxec I and Oxec II Hydroelectric Projects) - Other

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Indigenous Q’eqchi’ community members challenged the authorization of two hydroelectric projects on the Cahabón River, alleging that the State approved the projects without conducting free, prior, and informed consultation. The Constitutional Court identified deficiencies in the consultation process but allowed the project licenses to remain in force subject to remedial consultation measures.

Bernardo Caal Xol et al. v. Ministry of Energy and Mines (Oxec I and Oxec II Hydroelectric Projects)

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Bernardo Caal Xol et al. v. Ministry of Energy and Mines (Oxec I and Oxec II Hydroelectric Projects) - Other

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Finance