US Denounces Chinese Mining Tactics Causing Illegal Gold Extraction in Costa Rica

Costa Rica · Latin America + Caribbean region

The US Embassy in Costa Rica reported that abusive practices by Chinese mining companies in Nicaragua are displacing artisanal miners across the border. As a result, these displaced miners are illegally extracting gold within Costa Rican territory. The embassy highlighted the negative impact and cost of these coercive corporate tactics on Costa Rica.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.