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December 24, 2024

El Salvador: Lawmakers Vote to Overturn Ban on Mineral Mining
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In news from Latin America, lawmakers in El Salvador have voted to
overturn a national ban on mineral mining that had been in place since
2017. El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has pushed for the mining of
gold and other minerals to resume despite protests by environmentalists
who warn it could lead to increased water and soil contamination.


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