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Dictatorship Hands Over 217 Million Liters of Water to Chinese Mining Companies in Nicaragua

The Ortega-Murillo regime authorized two Chinese mining companies to extract more than 217 million liters of water annually in Nicaragua, while environmentalists warn about pollution, deforestation, and risks to the country's water resources.

Dictatorship Hands Over 217 Million Liters of Water to Chinese Mining Companies in Nicaragua

TL;DR

  • Two Chinese mining companies have been authorized to extract over 217 million liters of water annually in Nicaragua.
  • The authorization was granted by the Ortega-Murillo regime.
  • Environmentalists are concerned about pollution, deforestation, and risks to Nicaragua's water resources.
  • The decision signifies a potential impact on the country's water supply and environment.