illegal mining

Tempted by Gold, FARC Dissidents Reject Peace Process

A group of guerrillas in Colombia who have deserted the country’s ongoing peace process are reportedly seeking control over lucrative criminal economies, illustrating a number of challenges associated with the expected criminalization of rebels as the demobilization process moves forward…

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Illegal Mining Linked to Environmental, Health Emergency in Peru

The Peruvian government has announced a 60-day state of emergency in the southwestern state of Madre de Dios due to mercury contamination linked to illegal mining, highlighting the environmental dangers posed by this illicit business…

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