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<p>The UK is concerned by reports of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) facing frequent
intimidation and violence in Guatemala. Officials at our Embassy in Guatemala met
with Peace Brigades International (PBI) in April to discuss the threats against Mr
Vasquez and the Nuevo Dia Ch'orti Indigenous Association (CCCND). Since then the Embassy
has been following the issue and continues to engage with non-governmental organisations
like PBI, with the Guatemalan Government and the private sector, bilaterally and through
like-minded groups of donors, to promote consultation with indigenous populations
and better protection for HRDs.</p>
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