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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Illegal mining reaches Venezuela’s famed Angel Falls, threatens treasured national park

 Though prohibited in Venezuela, mercury remains prevalent in the mines, exposing workers to serious health risks. Even small amounts of mercury can cause severe health problems to the nervous, digestive and immune systems, as well as the lungs, kidneys, skin and eyes.

read more... https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/venezuela/article301853364.html



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