Panama Press

This press illustration is to represent the current situation og Panama (OCT 2023). A mining agreement between First Quantum Minerals, a Canadian company, and Panama has generated public outrage and protests due to its rapid approval and suspicions of corrupt dealings. The open-pit mining operation raises environmental concerns, including habitat destruction and water pollution. It would be a natural desaster. The contract grants the company extensive control over Panamanian territory, enabling urban development and commercial ventures. The state is obligated to defend and indemnify the company against claims, and the company gains significant operational authority and land expansion privileges. Panamanian citizens are resisting, but the government is unresponsive.