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The Roman Catholic Church in El Salvador has urged President Nayib Bukele not to lift the ban on gold mining that has been in effect since 2017. Archbishop José Luis Escobar Alas emphasized that reversing the ban would have detrimental long-term effects on the country, a sentiment echoed by civic and environmental groups. Bukele, who recently criticized the ban as 'absurd' and proposed a new approach to mining, faces significant pushback from environmental advocates who warn against the potential hazards associated with mining, particularly concerning water contamination.
Source: YAHOO