The true cost of El Salvador’s new gold rush

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The Guardian

Society & Culture

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🗓️ 10 May 2024

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Seven years ago, El Salvador banned all mining for metals to protect its water supply. But now the government seems to be making moves to reverse the ban – and environmental activists are in the firing line. By Danielle Mackey. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

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