South American trade bloc orders Peru to crack down on mercury trafficking and illegal gold mining
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BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A South American trade bloc has ruled that Peru is failing to curb illegal gold mining and mercury trafficking. The Andean Community, which includes Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia, made the decision on Monday. They have ordered Peru to reform its laws and seize illegal mining equipment. Indigenous groups say mercury […]