Mining and violence in Venezuela: Colombian guerrilla fighters operate near the mining frontier

 Poisoning the Amazon: The unchecked mining boom is destroying fragile ecosystems in Bolívar and Amazonas states. The use of mercury to extract gold is poisoning rivers and local food sources, while deforestation accelerates.

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