According to the Ministry of Defense, the main rivers in the region, Uraricoera and Mucajaí, have returned to their natural colors, as the yellowish tint due to mercury dissipated. Mercury is the most common chemical element miners use that contaminates rivers and soil, affecting the Yanomami’s diet, which is based on hunting, fishing, and fruit and root gathering.
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