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Venezuela's Coal Revival Faces Environmental Backlash and Displacement

10/21/2025

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Venezuela is reviving its coal industry and partnering with Turkish firm Glenmore to restart production at Paso Diablo and Mina Norte to counter U.S. oil sanctions.
The country aims to export over 10 million tons of coal this year, with production reaching 3 million tons in the first quarter of 2025.
Indigenous leaders and community members say the operations lack environmental safeguards, pollute local water and air, and have displaced at least 12 communities.

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Venezuela is reviving its coal industry and partnering with Turkish firm Glenmore to restart production at Paso Diablo and Mina Norte to counter U.S. oil sanctions.
The country aims to export over 10 million tons of coal this year, with production reaching 3 million tons in the first quarter of 2025.
Indigenous leaders and community members say the operations lack environmental safeguards, pollute local water and air, and have displaced at least 12 communities.