Glitches, Shapes and Colors: 𝑷𝑨𝑵𝑨𝑴𝑨 𝑺𝑨𝒀𝑺 𝑵𝑶 𝑻𝑶 𝑴𝑰𝑵𝑰𝑵𝑮

The Panamanian people have organized a huge protest against a massive, colonialist mining project in the center of the biological corridor. Canadian company First Quantum Minerals wants to expand mining activities that cover an area roughly 3 times the size of Manhattan. The open-pit mine completely destroys the forest, poisons drinking water, and creates local climate change. According to polls, a clear majority of Panamanian's do NOT want the new contract signed and do not believe it is necessary for the economy. Panamanian unions have called for its rejection. The vast majority of profits will leave the country. Despite ongoing protests, the president signed the contract with First Quantum on Friday, and there is a real sense of betrayal. The country is shut down, roads are blocked, schools are closed. Panamanians continue to fight for their country's sovereignty and for the future of the planet:

"...the revised operating contract violates the nation’s sovereignty over its mineral resources. The contract gives First Quantum the right to produce copper at its site for 20 years, with the option to extend that for a further 20 years after that."

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Made with code. Oct, 2023 Art by Daniel Oropeza