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June 19, 2026

In Panama the Digital Offensive is in Favor of Reopening the Donoso Mine

The Digital Loggers investigation identified a campaign aimed at influencing public opinion in favor of the Cobre Panamá mine. More than 100 accounts are amplifying support for the reopening of the mine in Donoso. Behind them are profiles with fictitious identities, pages that impersonate Panamanian media outlets, and employees of Cobre Panamá. The post In Panama the Digital Offensive is in Favor of Reopening the Donoso Mine appeared first on Newsroom Panama.

Panama audit boosts Cobre Panama restart hopes

First Quantum has argued the shutdown has imposed a steep economic cost on Panama. The company estimates the suspension has resulted in about $3.5 billion in lost economic contribution over the past two years, underscoring the financial stakes as the government weighs the project’s future.

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