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Salvadoran church finds its voice as Bukele restores mining industry.

Authors :
Agren, David
Source :
America Magazine: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture; Mar2025, Vol. 232 Issue 3, p16-17, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2025

Abstract

The article focuses on the Salvadoran Catholic Church's opposition to the government's decision to lift a ban on metal mining. Topics include concerns over the environmental and water crisis linked to mining, skepticism toward President Nayib Bukele's claims of economic benefits, and the Church's growing willingness to challenge the administration on social and political issues.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00027049
Volume :
232
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
America Magazine: The Jesuit Review of Faith & Culture
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
183010642