There are large areas of deforestation around the tents and reported high levels of mercury and cyanide pollution in the rivers.
Efforts by the Peruvian government to deal with this have led to clashes between miners and the security forces.
Across South America, governments are adopting a tougher approach.
In Brazil, 8,700 military personnel are being used, among other steps, to combat illegal gold mining along the borders with Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.
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