Regime in Nicaragua responds "lying" to questions about mining concessions
Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo's regime ordered the Attorney General's Office of Nicaragua to publicly defend recent mining concessions, ensuring they are "transparent" and legal. However, environmentalist Amaru Ruiz maintains that the Government responded "lying" to the questions.
TL;DR
- The Nicaraguan government's Attorney General's Office has defended recent mining concessions, asserting their legality and transparency.
- Environmentalist Amaru Ruiz refutes the government's claims, accusing the regime of lying in response to criticisms.
- The government states that mining concessions comply with Law No. 387 and undergo environmental and tax reviews.
- Gold remains a major export for Nicaragua, with two companies, Equinox Gold and HEMCO Mineros Nicaragua, operating numerous concessions.
- An investigation shows that Nicaragua has significantly reduced gold exports to the U.S. and increased them to Canada after U.S. sanctions were imposed in October 2022.
- The mining sector in Nicaragua is expanding but facing increased scrutiny over environmental impact and international trade relations.