The Chilean environmental authority, SEA, has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court to contest a ruling from the First Environmental Court that approved the controversial Dominga mining project. This decision comes amid ongoing community division regarding the project, with some residents in La Higuera expressing support while others oppose it. The SEA's action follows previous legal maneuvers, including attempts by the agriculture department and fisheries bureau to appeal a Malabon court's decision that permits Mercidar Fishing Corporation to operate within municipal waters. The situation reflects broader tensions surrounding environmental governance and development in the region.