Bolivia became the world’s top importer of mercury since 2019, according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), which tracks global trade flows. The reason for that sits behind the booming small-scale artisanal gold mining industry, associated with the global gold price rise in recent years. The use of mercury in gold mining has severe impacts on environmental protection, deforestation and especially on the rights and livelihoods of indigenous peoples since it contaminates waters used for drinking, washing and fishing.
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