Illegal gold mining ‘mafias’ threaten life in an Ecuadorian river

 Heavy metals, such as mercury, are used in many mining operations here in Napo. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that human exposure to this material can cause damage to the nervous system, immune system, digestive system, lungs and kidneys.

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