Ecuador's Uprising: Protecting Quimsacocha from Mining Threats
Thousands in Ecuador's Azuay province rallied against a mining project by Dundee Precious Metals, citing threats to the Quimsacocha water reserve. President Noboa's government had initially approved the project, but faced with mounting resistance, suspended it demanding an environmental management plan. Authorities urge revocation, underscoring water's paramount importance.
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Tens of thousands in Ecuador's Azuay province rallied to demand the halt of a mining project by Canada's Dundee Precious Metals, which they fear threatens a crucial water reserve.
Originally approved by President Daniel Noboa, the project has been suspended pending an environmental management plan amid increasing regional opposition.
Local authorities and residents stress the importance of water over gold, urging revocation of the license, as government and corporate interests clash with community concerns.
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