{"id":195,"date":"2025-06-05T06:38:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T06:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devdesarrollos.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=195"},"modified":"2026-04-07T22:01:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T22:01:44","slug":"indigenous-peoples","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/desarrollosustentable.gmexico.com\/en\/indigenous-peoples\/","title":{"rendered":"INDIGENOUS PEOPLES"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ONE OF<\/span>OUR PRIORITY
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We recognize the multicultural and multilingual nature of the countries where we operate, respecting the human rights of indigenous peoples in adherence of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 169.<\/span><\/p>\n

We recognize the right of indigenous peoples and communities to preserve all elements of their culture and identity, and also their special connection with elements in nature to build long-term harmonious relationships of shared responsibility in the communities where we operate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Grupo M\u00e9xico strives to include culturally appropriate measures in our activities that involve indigenous peoples, respecting their world view, language, cultural representations, traditional wisdom, spirituality, organizational structures and cultural heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Our management in this area is based on 4 core principles:<\/h2>\n

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Respect for the rights of the indigenous peoples and communities near our operations.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Understanding their customs and traditions in the spaces where we may have activity, always in accordance with law<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Communication through accessible, effective and open channels that are culturally appropriate for each indigenous community<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Participation and engagement over time to maintain a harmonious relationship from which all parties benefit. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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For more information, see<\/span> Management Approach<\/a><\/p>\n

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OUR COMMITMENTS:<\/h2>\n

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  • Respect and promote the rights of indigenous and similar peoples and communities<\/strong>, both as individuals and collectively, in adherence of relevant international instruments and federal legislation in the countries where we operate.<\/li>\n
  • Respect the right of indigenous peoples and communities to\u00a0self-determination<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  • Conduct a\u00a0due diligence process<\/strong>, involving the indigenous peoples and communities in question, to identify, prevent, mitigate and, where necessary, remediate and\/or offset potential impacts.<\/li>\n
  • Acknowledge the cultural diversity<\/strong>\u00a0to build long-term harmonious relationships, based on respect and shared responsibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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    • Open and maintain\u00a0accessible and effective channels of communication<\/strong>\u00a0for indigenous communities.<\/li>\n
    • Promote the\u00a0implementation of culturally appropriate programs<\/strong>\u00a0that respect language, cultural expressions and representations, traditional wisdom, spirituality, organizational structures and cultural heritage.<\/li>\n
    • Actively collaborate<\/strong>\u00a0with governments on prior, free and informed consultation, where applicable and according to the regulatory framework in each country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

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      Highlights<\/h2>\n

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      7<\/strong> operations:<\/span><\/p>\n

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      Supporting the culture and identity of the indigenous and\/or farming communities near five of our mining operations, one wind farm and one mine project in Mexico, Peru and the United States.<\/p>\n

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      2.9<\/strong> US$ million<\/span><\/p>\n

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      investment to support the Contisuyo Museum in Cuajone, Peru, to conserve and preserve objects of national heritage.<\/p>\n

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      2<\/strong> US$ million<\/span><\/p>\n

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      invested in 2023 in social programs and projects with indigenous and farming communities in Mexico, Peru and the United States.<\/p>\n

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      35<\/strong> students
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      We started the Wind Youth Orchestra and Choir project at the end of 2022, with the participation of 35 children and youth from the indigenous communities of La Ventosa, Juchitan, Oaxaca.<\/p>\n

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      Related policies and codes<\/h2>\n

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