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Activists Seek Clarity Over Mining Ban In Ecuador Forest Reserve
A sprawling Ecuadoran forest reserve, home to toucans and the spectacled bear, is at the heart of a tug-of-war between environmentalist and miners. A year ago, residents and environmentalists scored a hard-won victory in a local referendum that banned any …