Illegal gold mining in the Amazon is causing mercury pollution in rivers, resulting in long-term contamination and health issues similar to the Minamata disease in Japan.

 Mercury pollution from illegal mining in the Amazon rivers has long-lasting and irreversible effects, particularly impacting pregnant women and their children.

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