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Costa Rican environmental minister resigns

03/10/09 13:17

Costa Rica's minister for the environment, energy, and telecommunications, Minister Roberto Dobles, stepped down from his office, according to a statement issued last Friday by President Oscar Arias' office.

Dobles was accused by environmental groups, the media, and the political opposition of giving a concession to mine gravel and sand from the Aranjuez River to a company whose board of directors include his uncle.

The environmental minister said that his actions were in compliance with existing laws, but he still chose to resign because his continued presence in government will hinder energy, environmental and telecommunications initiatives already set.

News: Costa Rica, Nicaragua Daily News–The Tico Times, Costa Rican environment minister steps down under fire

Tags: environment minister • aranjuez river • roberto dobles •
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