The Gold of Panama is Green!
Panama is not for sale! For nearly a fortnight, the citizens of Panama have been flooding the streets to voice their dissent against the government's green light on a reworked deal with a Canadian mining company. The uproar has prompted school closures, with a diverse coalition including workers, educators, and indigenous groups united in protest. Their core belief is that the expansive open-pit copper mine, touted as Central America's largest, poses a dual threat to the environment and Panama's autonomy. The issue at hand is far from straightforward. Recent revelations have shed light on the fact that the mine isn't solely focused on copper; it's also yielding substantial amounts of gold and other precious metals. Many indigenous communities argue that mining is wreaking havoc on the country's ecological balance. They accuse the President of inking the agreement without complete transparency and a disregard for the people's voices. Despite roadblocks, can...