Panama's parliament approves controversial mining contract with a Canadian subsidiary
epa10929506 People protest after the approval of the law contract between the State and a subsidiary of the Canadian First Quantum Minerals, in Panama City, Panama, 20 October 2023. The Parliament of Panama approved on 20 October the contract law between the State and a subsidiary of the Canadian First Quantum Minerals for the exploitation of the largest open pit copper mine in Central America, amid protests from environmental, civil and union sectors. The placard reads 'Yes to life to no mining'. EPA/Bienvenido Velasco
