Aristizábal said mercury poisoning has already affected Indigenous communities in the Caquetá River Basin, causing fetal malformations and neurological issues. He said he’s concerned that the Yurí-Passé may suffer a similar fate if mining operations continue along the Puré River, or one that’s even worse, since they’re uncontacted and therefore don’t have access to the technology necessary for monitoring and intervention.
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