Investigation Warns of Environmental Risks from Mining Projects in Areas Linked to the Lempa River Basin

A recently published journalistic investigation highlights potential environmental risks to several ecological areas in El Salvador following the return of metallic mining activities in the country.

The report identifies high ecological value zones that could be directly or indirectly affected, including strategic territories connected to the Lempa River Basin, the main shared water source for Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.

The Lempa River is a vital resource for millions of people, playing a key role in water supply, energy generation, agricultural production, and biodiversity conservation across the region.

In this context, various social, environmental, and academic sectors have reiterated the need to strengthen environmental assessment mechanisms, transparency, citizen participation, and trinational cooperation to protect the shared basin.

Original Source: GatoEncerrado.News