Panama: President Signs Law Protecting Ngäbe Buglé Lands From Development

Panama: President Signs Law Protecting Ngäbe Buglé Lands From Development   Translated from Spanish, Original Below   President Ricardo Martinelli sanctioned this Monday the Act establishing a special regime for the protection of mineral, water and environmental resources in the comarca Ngäbe Buglé, which is ready to govern after its promulgation in the Official Gazette.   The law, sanctioned by President Martinelli, also bears the signature of the Minister of Commerce and...

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