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El Salvador Faces Environmental Crisis as Mining Ban Lifted Amid Pollution Concerns

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El Salvador Faces Environmental Crisis as Mining Ban Lifted Amid Pollution Concerns

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  • In December 2023, **El Salvador's congress repealed a ban** on metal mining, a decision driven by President **Nayib Bukele**'s push for economic growth.
  • Environmental activists, including **Vidalina Morales**, warn of serious risks, with arsenic levels in rivers reportedly **300 times higher than safety standards**.
  • The legislation aims to regulate mining practices but fails to address the **potential irreversible damage** to ecosystems and public health.
  • Protests are expected as the public remains largely opposed to mining due to its historical negative impacts, evidenced by widespread contamination.
  • Environmental experts fear that the renewed mining activities may **exacerbate pollution** and lead to widespread displacement due to deteriorating living conditions.

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