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Illegal Gold Mining Drives Deforestation in Peru's Amazon
Illegal gold mining has surged in Peru's Amazon region, creating an uncontrolled expansion of mines in remote southern jungle areas. This activity has fueled one of South America's largest illicit economies while driving widespread deforestation and environmental destruction.
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