Although it does not affect a large proportion of the reserves, illegal mining is another crime that represents a serious problem for at least 10 of them. The eight Amazon rivers bordering these territories have been contaminated with mercury from illegal activities. This not only impacts biodiversity, but the health of communities in the reserves.
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