BOLIVIA. To the north of the La Paz department, the Kaka River shows signs of serious damage due to mercury used in mining.

Dredge invasion and tons of gold of unknown origin in Bolivia

Dredge invasion and tons of gold of unknown origin in Bolivia

BOLIVIA. To the north of the La Paz department, the Kaka River shows signs of serious damage due to mercury used in mining.

Photo: Manuel Seoane

In the last few years, official gold production figures in Bolivia have not matched the amount of gold finally exported. In 2022 alone, the discrepancy amounted to 10 tons of gold of unknown origin. Meanwhile, dredges were multiplying in Amazon rivers and the government announced three large mining projects led by five gold companies that would operate on the Beni, Madre de Dios and Picosutu rivers. This story is part of the Amazon Dirty Gold series, led by OjoPúblico's Crossborder Network in five Amazonian countries, with El Deber as a partner.

Iván Paredes
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14 Abril, 2024

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