"Supreme Court Ruling Lands a Blow against Mining Interests in Panama"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Situation Report
Geopolitical Monitor
1 December 2023
Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/supreme-court-ruling-lands-a-blow-against-mining-interests-in-panama/
Panama’s Supreme Court issued a historical ruling on 28 November. After deliberating for less than a week, the judiciary of the Central American country determined that a controversial and very unpopular contract between Canada’s First Quantum Minerals and the government of Panama is “unconstitutional.” While the dust still needs to settle, and repercussions are expected, including potential legal actions by First Quantum, the decision is a significant victory for the Panamanian environment and the people’s voice.
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