People who live near mining projects in Mexico are often the last to learn about them. This was the case in Tlamanca, a town in Puebla state’s mountainous region, says Refugio Villegas García, 63 (center), where a mining concession was granted before local people knew anything about it. Many residents are fearful of how mining might affect their soil and water, he says, both basic necessities in this farming region.
Mayela Sánchez, GPJ Mexico
People who live near mining projects in Mexico are often the last to learn about them. This was the case in Tlamanca, a town in Puebla state’s mountainous region, says Refugio Villegas García, 63 (center), where a mining concession was granted before local people knew anything about it. Many residents are fearful of how mining might affect their soil and water, he says, both basic necessities in this farming region.
Mayela Sánchez, GPJ Mexico
Mayela Sánchez, GPJ Mexico
People who live near mining projects in Mexico are often the last to learn about them. This was the case in Tlamanca, a town in Puebla state’s mountainous region, says Refugio Villegas García, 63 (center), where a mining concession was granted before local people knew anything about it. Many residents are fearful of how mining might affect their soil and water, he says, both basic necessities in this farming region.
