Costa Rica’s Crucitas Gold Crisis Deepens as Illegal Mining Spreads
Costa Rica faces a serious environmental and security crisis as illegal gold mining expands in the Crucitas area near the Nicaraguan border. The issue involves organized crime, toxic contamination, and unsafe mining conditions, complicating national security and environmental governance.
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Costa Rica’s Crucitas Gold Crisis Deepens as Illegal Mining Spreads
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