A 2013 company-ordered shooting at Tahoe Resources' Escobal Mine (pictured) left seven injured and launched a years-long civil case in BC. Photo courtesy of Pan American Silver.

Pan American Silver announced on July 30 that it has reached a resolution with the Guatemalan protesters and victims of a shooting at its Escobal silver mine that left several injured. The company has also issued an apology. The mine was operated by Tahoe Resources at the time, and was acquired by Pan American Silver in February 2019.

“Pan American strongly condemns and will not resort to the use of any violence. While these events occurred well before the acquisition, Pan American, on behalf of Tahoe, acknowledges that the shooting on April 27, 2013, infringed the human rights of the protesters. Pan American, on behalf of Tahoe, apologizes to the victims and to the community,” wrote Pan American Silver in a press release.