Protests in Nicaragua are growing in opposition to what could be the biggest engineering project in human history. Driven by a Hong Kong businessman, the canal would cut through the country, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Nicaragua says the $50 billion project will boost the economy. But critics say damage to the environment and indigenous communities isn't worth the price. Join the conversation Wednesday at 1930 GMT.

On this episode of The Stream, we speak with:

Margaret Myers @MyersMargaret

Director, China & Latin American Program, Inter-American Dialogue

thedialogue.org

Katherine Hoyt

National co-coordinator, Alliance for Global Justice

afgj.org

Monica Lopez Baltodano @pobrepajaroazul

Environmental lawyer

Suyen Barahona @SuyenB1

Member, National Directorate, Sandinista Renovation Movement

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