Peru’s Amazon Gold Mine War | Dover News

Peruvian navy raids deep in the Amazon are dismantling illegal gold mines that devastate rainforests and poison rivers—miners flee, leaving behind personal relics and dangerous equipment. After a temporary reprieve from Operation Mercury, miners have surged back into protected zones like Tambopata National Reserve, driven by desperation and lack of alternatives. Authorities now target motors powering their machinery, destroying 115 so far—even underwater—with divers risking contamination to stop operations. But officials know gear can be replaced; the real fight is tracing the money behind these operations to cut off funding for good. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9eca2737d9eb16bd