Candidates in Peru's elections offer few plans to tackle illegal mining
AP News
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As Peru heads into elections, most political parties lack concrete plans to tackle illegal mining, a major driver of deforestation and mercury pollution in the Amazon.
Experts say the gap reflects a broader failure to confront what has become the country’s largest illicit economy, tied to corruption and organized crime.
A recent analysis found only a minority of parties offer detailed proposals.
With illegal mining expanding and enforcement weak, the next government faces mounting pressure to address a growing environmental and security crisis.
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