Police attacked in Amazonian region known for illegal gold mining
On the afternoon of Friday, September 22, a group of Peruvian police officers belonging to the Environmental…
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A look at life for the gold miners in Peru’s Amazon
Gold miners in Peru’s Amazon jungle face crime, corruption, health hazards and environmental destruction…
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Protest against gold mine leaves one dead in northern Peru
Clashes between protesters and police left one dead and 31 injured near the Parcoy gold mine in Peru’s…
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Illegal mining destroying pristine national park in Peru’s Amazon
Peru’s failure to stop illegal mining in Madre de Dios has lead to sustained deforestation and…
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Mercury from illegal mining prompts health emergency in Peru
Peru’s national government has declared a 60-day health emergency due to mercury contamination from…
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Mining protests flare up during Peru’s election season
Thousands of protesters marched in Peru’s southern states of Puno and Arequipa following developments…
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Peru anti-mining activist wins Goldman Environmental Prize
Maxima Acuña won the Goldman Environmental Prize for South and Central America for her activism against…
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Peru spends millions in losing fight against illegal mining
Peru’s government has spent millions of dollars on raids of illegal miners as the industry has continued…
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Peru’s copper production grows 41% in January
Production at Peru’s copper mines in January increased 40.6% over the same month in 2015. Led by Cusco’s…
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Anti-mining protesters occupy downtown Cusco
Thousands of protesters demonstrated in Cusco’s downtown plaza to demand the repeal of dozens of mining…
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