Protesters in D.C. ask for halt to gold mining in El Salvador, say it will endanger ecology

El Salvador has large gold deposits that could bring significant profits if extracted, but environmental critics say it cannot be removed without creating toxic chemical conditions that may permanently contaminate the earth and water.
“The last time I went home, I saw the San Sebastian River turned orange. It is from mining that poisoned our water and left our villages poor, not rich,” said Lita Trejo, a school worker in the District, who addressed the rally. “The people of El Salvador want water to live, not to die.”
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