4,500 citizens of Esquel, Argentina protest against mega-mining projects, demand halt to Yamana Gold’s operations

Around 4,500 citizens of Esquel, Argentina, protested against the mega-mining projects in the province and demanded that the government cancel Yamana Gold’s authorization to operate in the region.

Esquel citizens have been protesting against mining projects since 2003, at which time 82% of the population voted against the government’s mining legislation.