Many residents in Ixtacamaxtitlán, a municipality in Puebla state, oppose mining activity in their community. Filemón Carmona Cruz says that companies try to win support from residents with gifts and youth programs.

Mar García, GPJ Mexico

Many residents in Ixtacamaxtitlán, a municipality in Puebla state, oppose mining activity in their community. Filemón Carmona Cruz says that companies try to win support from residents with gifts and youth programs.

Mar García, GPJ Mexico

Many residents in Ixtacamaxtitlán, a municipality in Puebla state, oppose mining activity in their community. Filemón Carmona Cruz says that companies try to win support from residents with gifts and youth programs.

Mar García, GPJ Mexico

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Mining Companies Court Residents in Rural Mexican Towns with Gifts to Garner Support

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October 23, 2016
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Mar García, GPJ Mexico

Many residents in Ixtacamaxtitlán, a municipality in Puebla state, oppose mining activity in their community. Filemón Carmona Cruz says that companies try to win support from residents with gifts and youth programs.

By Mar García Contributing Reporter

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October 23, 2016
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