Peru’s judicial loopholes allow illegal mining to flourish
Political and judicial loopholes mean that most illegal miners receive little or no punishment, according…
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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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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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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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Fugitive governor captured in southeast Peru
Luis Aguirre, former governor of Peru’s Madre de Dios state who has been a fugitive for more than…
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Peru jungle state suspends protests for government talks
Leaders in Madre de Dios have announced a temporary suspension of an indefinite strike for talks with…
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Peru region short on food as strike enters second week
Peru’s Madre de Dios state faces product shortages as talks between regional leaders and government…
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Peru government schedules talks with regional strike leaders
Peru’s central government has called for talks after an indefinite regional strike in Madre de Dios…
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Peru state in standoff with government over illegal mining
The Madre de Dios state in southeastern Peru has begun an indefinite strike in protest of the government’s…
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