00:00Thousands of people marched in Panama to express their opposition to government plans
00:04related to mining and environmental pollution.
00:07Environmental groups and civic organizations announced that they will continue their protests,
00:13noting that the debate over mining activities remain open.
00:17The protests mainly directed against plans to reactivate the confession of the Panama Mining Company.
00:23The protesting groups are demanding the permanent closure of extractive projects,
00:29arguing that it is necessary to protect the environment and water resources.
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