Protests across Panama against new contract for Canadian copper mining company in biodiverse north

PANAMA -- Protesters blocked streets across Panama on Monday, demanding the government rescind a contract to continue copper mining in a biodiverse region. Teaching and construction unions led calls against the contract with environmentalists, saying continued development threatens forested land…#panama #colon #panamacity #universityofpanama #firstquantum #minerapanama #protests #laurentinocortizo #fernandoabrego #teachers
Source: Reuters: Health - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news