Peru: Nine new illegal dredges found on Tigre River, Loreto

An overflight in Loreto, Peru, revealed nine new illegal dredges operating on the Tigre River, indicating expansion of illegal mining despite state efforts. The activity poses mercury contamination risks to ecosystems and indigenous communities, with experts citing lack of oversight and logistics as enabling factors. This marks a notable escalation in a known pattern of illegal mining in the region.

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