The Audio Long Read The true cost of El Salvador’s new gold rush
May 10, 2024
El Salvador's ban on metal mining is at risk as government considers reversing it, sparking tensions with environmental activists. The podcast discusses the challenges faced by advocates, unjust detentions, tragic consequences of activism, legal battles over mining rights, and political turmoil in the region.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Battle Against Arbitrary Detentions and Mining Interests in El Salvador
03:09 • 12min
Tragic Consequences of Environmental Activism in El Salvador
15:11 • 4min
The Complex Legal Battle Over Mining Rights in El Salvador
19:15 • 4min
Political Turmoil in Cabanas
22:45 • 7min