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May 26, 2016
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Craters filled with water, caused by illegal gold mining activities, in La Pampa, in Peru’s Madre de Dios region. (AP) LIMA, PERU (AP) – Peru’s government declared an emergency across a broad jungle region Monday because of mercury contamination caused by wildcat gold mining. The 60-day decree affects 11 districts in the Madre de Dios