Chinese companies control over one million hectares of mining concessions in Nicaragua, controlling 8.5% of the territory
A report reveals that Chinese companies control over one million hectares in mining concessions in Nicaragua. The study warns about legal reforms, environmental risks, and expansion into indigenous territories and border areas
TL;DR
- Chinese companies control more than one million hectares in mining concessions in Nicaragua.
- This control amounts to 8.5% of Nicaragua's total territory.
- A study warns of potential risks associated with legal reforms.
- The report also flags environmental risks.
- There is concern about the expansion of mining concessions into indigenous territories and border areas.