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Amazon’s mercury crisis from illegal mining hits the Andean Community members Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, risking health and environment.

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Amazon Faces Mercury Crisis from Illegal Mining

Illegal gold mining in Peru's Amazon has surged since COVID-19, contaminating rivers with mercury. Scientific tests show high mercury levels in fish and residents, risking health and food security. Authorities face pressure to enforce laws amid rising gold prices and violence against environmental defenders.