Costa Rica ruling bloc advances Crucitas mining bill, blocks accountability motions

Costa Rica's ruling party majority in the Environment Commission rejected all motions to hold officials and shareholders accountable for environmental disasters, advancing a bill that would reopen the Crucitas gold mine. The move signals a policy reversal on a project previously halted by courts, and could face legal or public opposition. The outcome is uncertain pending full legislative vote.

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