politics
What Costa Rica and Nicaragua Discussed in Meeting of Foreign Ministers and Security Forces
Foreign ministers of both countries agreed on increased coordination in patrolling and surveillance efforts on the San Juan River to combat illegal mining.
TL;DR
- Costa Rican and Nicaraguan foreign ministers met in Peñas Blancas.
- The meeting focused on combating illegal mining in Crucitas and Conchuditas.
- Both countries agreed to strengthen coordination and increase patrols on the San Juan River.
- Costa Rica expressed concerns about illegal mining and the commercialization of illegally extracted gold in Nicaragua.
- Nicaragua affirmed Costa Rica's full sovereignty over the San Juan River.
- Security ministers, military, and police chiefs also attended the meeting.