Illegal mining has become a scourge in Peru, one of the world’s top gold producers. The practice involves clearing vast tracts of forest, polluting waterways with mercury, and driving out indigenous communities. Despite government crackdowns, high gold prices continue to fuel the industry, drawing impoverished workers to these hazardous operations.
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