Priests of the Movimiento Sacerdotal Helder Cámara accused mining companies of employing intimidation tactics against them to muzzle opposition to certain mining projects. The religious organization says that the intention of the mining companies is to discredit the outspoken priests, implying that the priests may have even been physically threatened. The priests have been active in opposing the expansion of mining activities in the country.
In a signed document, the priests warned the public that the companies that seek to exploit mining resources in Loma Miranda and southern mountain areas have attempted to intimidate them, but that they would remain firm in their opposition to the expansion of the mining by these companies. The priests say their protests face seemingly overwhelming economic and political powers, but reiterated their resolve to defend humanity, and that water is more important than gold.
The priests who signed the document are Ramon Abreu Suriel, Agapito Antonio Ramos, Roberto Quezada Abreu, Ramon Alejo de la Cruz, Regino Martinez Breton, Ramon Ramos and Martin Luzón.
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Listin Diario
26 April 2018
