The mining sector is indisputably one of the most important industries in Latin America and the Caribbean, especially in countries like Chile and Peru. Despite its significance in economic development, mining has been a trigger for intense social movements throughout the region. Up to the year 2023, a total of *** social conflicts related to mining have been recorded. Of these, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Argentina account for ** percent of the protests.
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OCMAL, & OLCA. (October 25, 2023). Number of social conflicts caused by mining in Latin America and the Caribbean as of October 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 03, 2026, from /statistics/1658869/social-conflicts-caused-by-mining-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean/
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