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: Currently operates Interceptor 006 in the Las Vacas River and Interceptor 021 in the lower Motagua basin. These systems capture millions of kilograms of trash before it reaches the Caribbean Sea.

: The waste causes severe damage to the Mesoamerican Reef and protected areas like the Cuyamel-Omoa National Park in Honduras. It also poses significant health risks to communities relying on the river for water. motagua_river_7.7z

: A binational project between Guatemala and Honduras, supported by the UNDP , aims to implement integrated water resource management by 2027. : Currently operates Interceptor 006 in the Las

: Provides real-time updates and technical details on plastic interception in the basin. It also poses significant health risks to communities

: Contains formal evaluation reports on the Integrated Environmental Management of the Río Motagua Watershed .

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: The primary driver of pollution is the Las Vacas River , a tributary that passes through an urban landfill north of Guatemala City . Approximately 66% of urban solid waste in Guatemala is not collected, leading to massive "trash tsunamis" during the rainy season. Cleanup Operations :