The Roman Catholic Church, led by Archbishop José Luis Escobar Alas, has urged President Nayib Bukele to maintain El Salvador's ban on gold mining, citing potential long-term damage to the country. This comes after Bukele called the ban 'absurd' and suggested a new form of 'modern and sustainable' mining. Environmentalists oppose this idea, highlighting the risks to water resources and public health. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)