Luna and other Salvadoran opponents warn that once in operation, the mine will begin evacuating toxic “residual water” into the nearby Río Ostúa. From there pollutants could make their way to Lago Güija, which hugs the border between the two countries, and later into the Río Lempa, El Salvador’s largest river and most important single source of fresh water.
This project is a “slow and sure threat to human life, vegetation, fauna and water resource, not just in Guatemala but also in El Salvador,” the human rights ombudsman said. “If it’s not stopped in time, there will be serious future repercussions, including violations of the environment, and of the life, integrity and health of the people.”
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