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The Caravan was met by Secretary Porras Dominguez on behalf of Governor Narciso Agundez Montano, who stated in very strong terms that "the State Government is against the installation of mining operations using cyanide extraction or other economic activity that threatens our natural resources and environment".
Also present were members of the state Congressional Commission of Ecology. Congressman Juan Hernandez Paulerena announced that in response to the petition the State Congress "...will hold public forums regarding the risks of mining projects in Baja California Sur, for the purpose of enriching the proposed Law for Sustainable Development and the Protection of the Environment. The legislators expressed their desire to leave the next Legislature a clear record of the objections expressed by the civil society of Baja Calironia Sur during the present legislation term of the XII Legislature. The forums will take place on the following dates: February 8th in the municipality of Los Cabos; February 9th in La Paz, February 10th in Comondu; February 11th in Loreto; And February 12th in the municipality of Mulege. The information that is recorded in each forum as well as the expressions and proposals from the citizens in each municipality will be used to enrich the Law for Sustainable Development and the Protection of the Environment in Baja California Sur, which is going through the Legislative process and which was read for the first time in the last ordinary session of the Congress and which will continue to be analyzed in extraordinary session during in the month of February." (Tribuna - 29 / 01 / 2011)
Through out the day there were exhibits, speakers and information booths at the Kiosko in the Malecon along the La Paz waterfront where more than 2000 people registered their opposition to toxic mining in Baja California Sur. The petitions will be added to the more than 15,000 signatures already gathered in Los Cabos and Todos Santos. During the coming weeks we need everyone to continue to gather signatures so we can present them to the Congress to send a strong unequivocal message to the Legislature that the community supports sustainability legislation and specifically laws that protect our State from toxic mining practices.
The next steps:
1. We need to collect 100,000 signature in the coming weeks. Please help circulate petitions in your area. For a petition form send your email to: info@vistagoldno.com.
2. It is very important that we attend the Congressional forums and make sure our voice is heard. Invite your friends and neighbors to attend the forums and let our Congress know that we do not want toxic mining in Baja California Sur. Forum dates are: February 8th in the municipality of Los Cabos; February 9th in La Paz, February 10th in Comondu; February 11th in Loreto; And February 12th in the municipality of Mulege. We will send you the forum locations as soon as they are announced.
Let all our voices sing out for a Sustainable Baja California Sur - the first Sustainable State in Mexico. Together we can achieve great things.
4 comments:
seems like the Gold mine is a good project. Brings better water and jobs. Lots of money flows in
Imagine having a gold mine that is being watched closely by every Government Agency and is being second guessed on every move, so it can be free from controversy. This Gold Mine will pay for huge prosperity in the area. Water Treatment, Schools, Jobs, and Taxes. All business in and around will hugely benefit, Hotels, Restaurants, Hospitals, Sporting, you name it.
Why are the fear mongers condemning you all to living like the dark ages. What if something happens directly to you or your infrastructure? What will you do now. With Vista Gold you have a huge partner with very deep pockets.
Imagine que tiene una mina de oro que está siendo observado de cerca por todos los organismos del Gobierno y está siendo cuestionadas en cada movimiento, por lo que puede estar libre de controversia. Esta mina de oro va a pagar por la prosperidad enorme en la zona. Tratamiento del agua, escuelas, trabajos, y los impuestos. Todos los negocios en este lugar y alrededores se beneficiarán enormemente, Hoteles, Restaurantes, Hospitales, Artículos deportivos, lo que sea.
¿Por qué el miedo a los traficantes que condenar a todos a vivir como la edad oscura. ¿Qué pasa si ocurre algo directamente a usted o su infraestructura? ¿Qué vas a hacer ahora. Con Vista Gold tiene una gran pareja con bolsillos muy profundos.
You'll note most of the objections come from retired Americans living in the area who know nothing about how modern mines actually operate and have never even been to one. They have already made their retirement money and now want to deny the same opportunity to locals. The other objectors are from an environmental group with deep pockets and fat paychecks with their own self preservation in mind.
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