illegal gold mining

The Guardian reports on Brazilian forces combating illegal gold mining in Brazil's Indigenous territories, which has led to severe environmental destruction. The article describes the illegal settlement of Vila Cururu, where miners engage in destructive activities.

Illegal gold mining has encroached on the high-altitude Paramo de Santurban wetland in Colombia, threatening a critical water source for over two million people. The mine, located above 3,000 meters near Bucaramanga, has degraded a 300-hectare mountain area.

Peru’s presidential runoff election has a narrow gap of less than 20,000 votes between Roberto Sánchez and Keiko Fujimori with 96% of ballots counted. The winner will become Peru’s ninth president in 10 years, with final results expected within 30 days. Both candidates are associated with controversial former leaders, and voter concerns include rising crime linked to illegal gold mining.

Peru's presidential runoff left Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez in a virtual tie with 50.095% and 49.905% of votes respectively. Electoral authorities said results will take up to 30 days due to legal requirements for manual ballot counting. Voters expressed concerns about crime, with candidates linked to controversial political figures.

Peru's runoff election faces heightened fear due to surging extortion and killings linked to illegal gold mining. Extortion cases and murders have quintupled and doubled, respectively, since 2020, with criminal gangs expanding their influence through profits from illegal mining. Voters are anxious about safety amid ongoing violence and failed police protection.

Peru's runoff election faces rising fears of extortion and violence, with criminal gangs linked to illegal gold mining fueling murders and targeted attacks. Extortion cases and murders have surged fivefold and doubled respectively in recent years, destabilizing communities and disrupting businesses.