Hundreds protest Canadian mining project in Sabaneta
Hundreds of local demonstrators gathered in Sabaneta to protest against Canadian mining company GoldQuest's proposed Romero project. Activists argue the $5 billion gold and copper mine threatens the water supply and agriculture-based economy of the Central Cordillera.
Date: May 3, 2026
Location: San Juan Province, Dominican Republic
Conflict: None
Category: protest
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: AFP