Sandra Cuffe

Rural communities and environmental activists in Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and El Salvador unite to create a new front of resistance against mining projects across the region.

Rodrigo Tot and his Maya Q’eqchi’ community have been working to secure title to their land and protect it from mining interests. Mongabay contributor Sandra Cuffe reports on his work from the disputed lands in Guatemala.

The Guatemalan government declared a 30-day, nationwide state of emergency Tuesday to facilitate efforts to combat and control forest fires.

The Maya Biosphere Reserve is on fire. Government officials issued a red alert yesterday for the Peten department due to forest fires inside national parks.

A Guatemalan judge acquitted the former head of security of a mining project of homicide and assault charges related to attacks against Mayan community residents.

The resistance of many of the communities most involved in the movement against metals mining has been informed by their experiences during and after the 1980 – 1992 armed conflict.

Legislators in El Salvador made history Wednesday, passing a bill to ban all metallic mining activities in the country.

Local referendums and other community actions against mining activity have spurred a bill that would ban metallic mining in the country, set for a floor vote as early as this week.

Salvadoran activist Bernardo Belloso discusses the recent history of the anti-mining struggle and its efforts to push for a nationwide ban.

Today was her birthday. Berta Cáceres would have turned 46 years old today, but instead of gathering to celebrate her birthday, people have been gathering to mark the anniversary of her death.

A new Global Witness report examines the involvement of government officials and foreign aid in violent conflicts over mining, hydroelectric, tourism, and palm oil projects in Honduras.

Drawing on case studies from across the region, a new report adds to the mounting evidence that securing and implementing indigenous and community rights to their lands and forests effectively reduces deforestation and bolsters the protection of biodiversity.