2006 Demonstration against metallic mining in San Isidro, Cabañas

In August 2006, a demonstration opposing metallic mining was held in San Isidro, Cabañas, during which a letter and other documents were delivered to the mayor. This was the first demonstration against mining in the department and had an important impact on public opinion.

Political Action Category / Categoría de Acción Política: 
Demonstrations
Reference / Referencia: 

Rafael E. Cartagena, "Orígenes del movimiento de oposición a la minería metálica en El Salvador", ECA - Revista de Estudios Centroamericanos, Vol. 64, Núm. 722, dated 2009, online: http://www.uca.edu.sv/upload_w/20/file/722/1-Rafael%20Cartagena.pdf

Accessed on date / Fecha de consulta: 
12 August 2020

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