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Brazil wages war on illegal Amazon gold mining

Published Monday, July 20, 2026 · Updated July 20

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  • Sararé, a protected territory near the border with Bolivia, lost 4% of its forests between January 2024 and August 2025 due to illegal mining.

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  • The Guardian

    The article highlights the devastating environmental and social impact of illegal gold mining in the Amazon, emphasizing the urgency of President Lula's efforts to protect Indigenous lands and the challenges posed by economic factors and political instability.

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