Illegal mining is expanding in the Amazon, also in Bolivia, causing deforestation, water and air contamination, in addition to human trafficking and labor exploitation.
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Bolivia: Operation against illegal gold mining in Pando
The operation was conducted in the Madre de Dios River. The activities did not have authorization, so that did not contribute to the state and only contaminated water
The Matsés, last shamans of the Amazon forest to resist a transnational
The Canadian oil company Pacific Rubiales, from Soros Group, will open hundreds of seismic lines in over 700 square kilometers of virgin forest on this indigenous territory, in the border between Peru and Brazil.
In an open letter, NGOs call for more ambition in the fight against deforestation
Civil society organizations operating in Brazil launched the letter “Zero Deforestation and the Future of Brazil”, which shows the enormous importance of achieving the goal of zero deforestation in the coming years.
National Geographic: ‘Extinct’ Toad Rediscovered in Ecuador
To biologists’ delight, the Azuay stubfoot toad, believed to be extinct after its last sighting in 2002, has just leapt back to life.
Middle Purus Indigenous will talk about land management in Brasilia
Representatives of Paumari people from River Tapauá, Jamamadi and Apurinã are in the Brazilian capital to talk about their experiences in territorial and environmental management.
Indigenous from Madre de Dios, Peru, will have drones to monitor their territories
The indigenous community Harakmbut will have drones to implement the initiative of territorial surveillance and community environmental monitoring in its territory.
Extractivist Reserve of Rio Jutaí, in Brazil, rout illegal mining
In August were seized one kilogram of gold, transported in two boats, four dredgers and a speedboat (boat), used to ore extraction in an illegal mining, installed in River Boia in a region outside the bounds of the reserve.
Apaporis, Colombia: the sacred shelter was saved of being mine
Colombia’s Constitutional Court did not allow a Canadian company could take gold from a luxuriant natural park in the Amazon, home to ancient indigenous communities.
Bolivia: Bill allows up to 20 hectares of deforestation for production
The bill authorizing the clearance of up to 20 hectares for small properties used for agricultural and livestock activities, was approved by the House of Deputies.