Dispatches, Mexico, Photo Essays
Goldcorp’s Peñasquito Mine Sparks Controversy In Mazapil, Mexico
October 5, 2010 By James Rodriguez
At this other Goldcorp-owned mine, the San Martín Project in the Siria Valley of Honduras, cyanide leaching has been linked to elevated levels of intestinal and renal cancer, as well as nervous system disorders in the neighboring communities of Palo Ralo and Pedernal.
About James Rodriguez
James is an independent photojournalist based in Guatemala who specializes in documenting that country's post-war social movement. Raised in Mexico City, James holds a B.A. in Cultural Geography from the University of California at Los Angeles. His work has appeared in numerous publications, including the Indypendent of New York and Yes! Magazine, and can be viewed at Mi Mundo.
