Panama disrupted by protests against giant Copper Mine

Panama disrupted by protests against giant Copper Mine Protests against the massive copper mine have caused disruption in Panama, leading to the closure of schools and universities, road blockades, and suspension of bus services. Demonstrators are calling for the annulment of the established contract for the Cobre Panama mine. The operational agreement overly favors the Canadian mining company and infringes upon the country’s control over its mineral resources. This contract grants First Quantum the authority to extract copper from the site for an initial 20-year period, with the potential for a 20-year extension thereafter. Furthermore, it is important to highlight that this mining project will lead to the destruction of an expanse of rainforest equivalent to over three times the size of Manhattan. Источник: Readovka World