Specialists in the subject have explained that during
the process to obtain gold, mercury is used, which is why soil and water
pollution is evident; waters and sediments drain contaminated with tons of
mercury to Caño Crucitas and the Infiernillo River, whose surface waters flow
into the San Juan River, Nicaraguan territory. The process used with gold is
called 'tombola', in which an average of 2 to 3 ounces of mercury per ton is
dispersed. Allegedly, more than 100 'tombolas' are being used daily in the
border sector of both countries (Nicaragua-Costa Rica).
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