Environmental
March Against Mining in Cordillera Septentrional Ecosystems
Environmental groups staged a protest in Santiago, Dominican Republic, demanding the revocation of mining exploration permits threatening the protected Cordillera Septentrional ecosystems.
On March 26, 2026, environmental activists and civil society organizations held a demonstration in Santiago, Dominican Republic, against a controversial mining exploration concession in the Cordillera Septentrional region. Protesters argue that the permit violates environmental legislation protecting key watersheds and forested areas, and fear long‑term damage to biodiversity, water security, and nearby communities. The march culminated in a civic vigil in front of the provincial governor’s office, where organizers submitted petitions calling on the Ministry of Energy and Mines to revoke the concession and enforce stricter safeguards for protected landscapes.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Santiago, Dominican Republic
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 09:16 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 09:16 UTC
- Source
- DR1.com
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