Published 22 October 2012 15:02 190 Views
The Marlin Gold Mine is one of the biggest and most profitable in Guatemala. But since it started operating in 2005 the surrounding communities have witnessed a surge in violence. Locals say opposing the mine, which wants to buy up local land, has stirred up angry workers who fear a loss of their jobs if the mine does not continue to expand. Al Jazeera's Dave Mercer speaks to Diadora Hernandez, who says she was nearly killed because of her opposition to the mine.
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