Contamination of people and environments by mercury increases in the Amazon, while agreements and government actions to reduce the problem are still on paper.

Research shows that Colombian Amazon is contaminated by mercury

August 1, 2016

Research has determined that the mercury level exceeds up to 87 times the level permitted by the Colombian State.[:]

Mining closed in Amapá extracted gold and wood illegally in Brazilian state of Amapa

August 15, 2015

Owner had license to extract tantalite in an area of 30 hectares. Inspection identified river deviation and soil contamination by mercury.