{"id":229425,"date":"2025-01-09T07:26:31","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T11:26:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/?p=229425"},"modified":"2025-01-09T08:44:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T12:44:21","slug":"communities-in-sanchez-ramirez-evicted-to-make-way-for-barrick-gold-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dr1.com\/news\/2025\/01\/09\/communities-in-sanchez-ramirez-evicted-to-make-way-for-barrick-gold-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Communities in Sanchez Ramirez evicted to make way for Barrick Gold expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Father Johnny was injured while accompanying the community members who were protesting the eviction. \/ Panorama Nacional<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Families in the northcentral S\u00e1nchez Ram\u00edrez province were violently removed from their homes early Wednesday, 8 January 2025 in the morning by the mining giant Barrick Gold as it makes way for the construction of a second tailings dam. The forceful eviction has left the affected communities in a state of crisis and sparked widespread condemnation, Listin Diario reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communities including Zambrana Arriba, Arroyo Vuelta, Laja, Las Tres Bocas, El Ligo, El Rayo, and El Naranjo were the hardest hit by the operation. Reports indicate that residents in the communities were injured during the violent clashes that ensued when residents resisted the eviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accompanied by Dominican Army personnel, Barrick Gold personnel arrived in the communities and proceeded to forcibly remove residents from their homes. The confrontation led to violent clashes between the residents and security forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The affected residents claim to have lived in the area for generations and have long opposed Barrick Gold’s mining operations, citing environmental concerns and the erosion of their traditional way of life. They assert that the company has intensified its pressure on them since its establishment in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSince the company arrived, we have faced constant threats and harassment,\u201d said one affected resident. The community members are now demanding government intervention to protect their rights and property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local groups claim that their rights are being violated and that they are being forced out of their homes without adequate compensation or alternative options. The affected communities have organized protests and set up camps to resist these developments. They demand adherence to international standards for relocation and compensation, arguing that Barrick’s offers do not meet fair market values for their properties and crops, particularly cacao.
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In response to the protests, Barrick Gold has stated its commitment to a transparent and participatory resettlement process. However, community members are skeptical, citing past experiences where agreements were not honored. The company has also threatened to pursue legal avenues for involuntary resettlement if negotiations fail.
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The situation has raised significant human rights concerns, with reports of illegal evictions and aggressive tactics employed by Barrick Gold’s security forces against protestors. Community leaders have highlighted the need for proper dialogue and respect for their rights as they navigate these challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more:
Listin Diario <\/a>
Earthworks <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 January 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Families in the northcentral S\u00e1nchez Ram\u00edrez province were violently removed from their homes early Wednesday, 8 January 2025 in the morning by the mining giant Barrick Gold as it makes way for the construction of a second tailings dam. The forceful eviction has left the affected communities in a state of crisis and sparked widespread … <\/p>\n

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