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Honduras rubbish: Eco-cides take over Caribbean coast
by Mariana Sanchez
9 hours ago
A new phenomenon is appearing throughout Honduras.
Masses of rubbish are floating in the Caribbean, along the coast from neighbouring Guatemala. They are known as 'eco-cides' in Honduras.
Biologists say the level of contamination is unprecedented, and government leaders in Honduras blame neighbouring Guatemala for the disaster.
Al Jazeera's Mariana Sanchez reports from Honduras.
More:
http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2017/12/honduras-garbage-eco-cides-caribbean-coast-171231163709913.html
