Thankfully, the largest goldmines nearby are downriver of Wonken,
meaning there’s no danger of mercury poisoning in their water supply.
For those communities downriver of the mines, however, there have been
reports of grotesque skin diseases and fetal deformations from the
contaminated water.
But the mines have brought other evils to Wonken, including drugs,
alcohol, and firearms, which has led to a significant increase in crime.
And since the death of Hugo Chavez last year, Santiago claims the GNB
have settled deeper into corruption.
http://dissidentvoice.org/2014/10/venezuelas-indigenous-pemon-are-caught-in-time-on-land-too-valuable-for-numbers/
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