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Brazil Targets Illegal Gold Miners With Force and Legislation
Brazilian authorities are shutting down illegal gold mining on Indigenous lands, yet miners move elsewhere. Legislation aims to stop that.

Wildlife Protection Treaty Hits 50 Amid Challenges
As the CITES treaty hits 50, we take a look at its successes, failures, and future challenges in reducing the illicit trade of wildlife.

Doubts Remain Over Venezuela’s Efforts to Stop Illegal Mining
Venezuela has acted against illegal miners. But with close ties between the state and these mining groups, are efforts genuine?…

Sticks and Carrots: Lula's Balancing Act in Brazil's Crime-Wracked Amazon
Brazil's president Lula is acting quickly to kick out illegal miners and loggers from the Amazon. But the right economic solutions are needed.

Nature Under Threat in Ecuador as Gold Miners Target National Park
Podocarpus Natural Park in southern Ecuador is only the most recent one to be threatened by encroaching gold miners.

Illegal Mining Spreads to Furthest Reaches of Amazon in Ecuador
Illegal gold mining in the remote Ecuadorian province of Napo has grown at a staggering rate. Environmental crime has grown in parallel.
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