Communities in the Dominican Republic Call on Government for Immediate Relocation Away From Gold Mine
September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Earthworks issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024:
Santo Domingo, DR -- Today, dozens of people from rural communities in the Dominican Republic living next to the world's sixth largest gold mine are joined by allies from across the country as they enter their third day of protests. Over the last two days, community members marched over 100 kilometers to the capital, Santo Domingo, culminating with today's protest in front of the National Palace . . .
Santo Domingo, DR -- Today, dozens of people from rural communities in the Dominican Republic living next to the world's sixth largest gold mine are joined by allies from across the country as they enter their third day of protests. Over the last two days, community members marched over 100 kilometers to the capital, Santo Domingo, culminating with today's protest in front of the National Palace . . .