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Costa Rica Opposition Defends Mining Ban as Crucitas Crisis Deepens

By Tico Times

Four opposition factions in Costa Rica’s Asamblea Legislativa have closed ranks against the executive branch’s bid to reopen metallic open-pit mining in Crucitas, ratifying their joint commitment to uphold the country’s 2010 ban and pursue alternative responses to the environmental and security crisis gripping the northern zone. The bloc — formed by Liberación Nacional (PLN), […] The post Costa Rica Opposition Defends Mining Ban as Crucitas Crisis Deepens appeared first on The Tico Times | Co...