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202426 minPGdocumentary

deforestation environmental-crime indigenous-histories Social Inequality climate-change

Bolivia: Cursed Gold

202426 minPGdocumentary

Gold mining in the Amazon rainforest of Bolivia leads to severe deforestation and mercury poisoning, impacting local communities in Potosí and La Paz.

deforestation environmental-crime indigenous-histories Social Inequality climate-change

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Bolivia: Cursed Gold

2024• 26 minPG

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Gold mining in the Amazon rainforest of Bolivia leads to severe deforestation and mercury poisoning, impacting local communities in Potosí and La Paz.

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Gold mining in the Amazon rainforest of Bolivia has significant environmental and health repercussions. Severe deforestation is driven by mining activities, while local communities, particularly in Potosí and La Paz, face the dangers of mercury poisoning. Indigenous populations confront the adverse effects of industrial gold extraction, highlighting the conflict between economic interests and environmental sustainability. This documentary critically examines the ongoing challenges related to Bolivia's natural resources and the impact on its people.

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