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Ghana's Galamsey Crisis: Youth-Led Protests Pressure President Mahama
Following a shutdown of a water treatment plant due to illegal mining's impact, youth-led protests in Ghana demand President Mahama address the worsening galamsey crisis, echoing similar calls made during the previous administration.
Ghana's Galamsey Crisis: Youth-Led Protests Pressure President Mahama
Following a shutdown of a water treatment plant due to illegal mining's impact, youth-led protests in Ghana demand President Mahama address the worsening galamsey crisis, echoing similar calls made during the previous administration.
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24% Bias Score
Ghana Helicopter Crash Kills Eight, Including Two Ministers
A military helicopter crashed in Ghana's Ashanti region on Wednesday, killing eight people, including Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and the vice chair of the ruling National Democratic Congress party, Samuel Sarpong, along with three air force c...
Ghana Helicopter Crash Kills Eight, Including Two Ministers
A military helicopter crashed in Ghana's Ashanti region on Wednesday, killing eight people, including Defense Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, and the vice chair of the ruling National Democratic Congress party, Samuel Sarpong, along with three air force c...
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24% Bias Score
Colombia Sees 33% Drop in Deforestation in First Quarter of 2025
Colombia's deforestation dropped 33% in the first quarter of 2025 to 27,000 hectares, compared to 40,219 hectares in early 2024, due to stronger community coordination and a crackdown on environmental crime; however, illegal activities continue to threaten protected areas.
Colombia Sees 33% Drop in Deforestation in First Quarter of 2025
Colombia's deforestation dropped 33% in the first quarter of 2025 to 27,000 hectares, compared to 40,219 hectares in early 2024, due to stronger community coordination and a crackdown on environmental crime; however, illegal activities continue to threaten protected areas.
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40% Bias Score
Peru Gold Mine Massacre Fuels Violent Conflict
In Peru's Pataz gold mining region, 13 security guards were murdered in May 2024, prompting a government crackdown on illegal mining amidst a surge in violence fueled by high international gold prices and competing interests between criminal gangs, artisanal miners, and the large mining company Pode...
Peru Gold Mine Massacre Fuels Violent Conflict
In Peru's Pataz gold mining region, 13 security guards were murdered in May 2024, prompting a government crackdown on illegal mining amidst a surge in violence fueled by high international gold prices and competing interests between criminal gangs, artisanal miners, and the large mining company Pode...
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48% Bias Score
Ecuadorian Soldiers Killed in Amazon Ambush
An ambush in Ecuador's Amazon region killed 11 soldiers and one criminal during an anti-illegal mining operation; the attack, carried out by the Comandos de Frontera group, highlights the growing threat from transnational organized crime.
Ecuadorian Soldiers Killed in Amazon Ambush
An ambush in Ecuador's Amazon region killed 11 soldiers and one criminal during an anti-illegal mining operation; the attack, carried out by the Comandos de Frontera group, highlights the growing threat from transnational organized crime.
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40% Bias Score
Peru Imposes Curfew After Massacre of 13 Miners in Illegal Gold Mine
Thirteen informal miners were brutally murdered in Peru's Pataz province, a year-long emergency zone, prompting President Dina Boluarte to impose a curfew, military control, and a mining suspension to combat illegal mining mafias allegedly responsible for the crime.
Peru Imposes Curfew After Massacre of 13 Miners in Illegal Gold Mine
Thirteen informal miners were brutally murdered in Peru's Pataz province, a year-long emergency zone, prompting President Dina Boluarte to impose a curfew, military control, and a mining suspension to combat illegal mining mafias allegedly responsible for the crime.
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36% Bias Score
Illegal Mercury Trade Fuels Amazonian Environmental Crisis
A US Environmental Investigation Agency report exposes a multi-million dollar mercury trafficking operation from Mexico to the Amazon, causing severe environmental damage and health problems for indigenous communities, with the Minamata Convention criticized for insufficient regulation.
Illegal Mercury Trade Fuels Amazonian Environmental Crisis
A US Environmental Investigation Agency report exposes a multi-million dollar mercury trafficking operation from Mexico to the Amazon, causing severe environmental damage and health problems for indigenous communities, with the Minamata Convention criticized for insufficient regulation.
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40% Bias Score
Illegal Mining and Uncontrolled Tourism Threaten Venezuela's Canaima National Park
Illegal mining has ravaged over 1,500 hectares of Venezuela's Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, while uncontrolled tourism further threatens its unique biodiversity; the Venezuelan government's delayed response risks the park's status.
Illegal Mining and Uncontrolled Tourism Threaten Venezuela's Canaima National Park
Illegal mining has ravaged over 1,500 hectares of Venezuela's Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, while uncontrolled tourism further threatens its unique biodiversity; the Venezuelan government's delayed response risks the park's status.
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52% Bias Score
Peru Shrinks Nazca Lines Reserve Amid Mining Concerns
Peru's culture ministry controversially reduced the Nazca Lines protected area by almost half (2,000 sq km), sparking outrage from archaeologists and environmentalists who fear increased illegal mining at a time of high gold prices, despite the ministry's claim of a 20-year study.
Peru Shrinks Nazca Lines Reserve Amid Mining Concerns
Peru's culture ministry controversially reduced the Nazca Lines protected area by almost half (2,000 sq km), sparking outrage from archaeologists and environmentalists who fear increased illegal mining at a time of high gold prices, despite the ministry's claim of a 20-year study.
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56% Bias Score
Ecuadorian Soldiers Killed in Illegal Mining Ambush
Eleven Ecuadorian soldiers died and one was wounded in an ambush by the Comandos de la Frontera group during an anti-illegal mining operation in Orellana province on Friday; one attacker also died.
Ecuadorian Soldiers Killed in Illegal Mining Ambush
Eleven Ecuadorian soldiers died and one was wounded in an ambush by the Comandos de la Frontera group during an anti-illegal mining operation in Orellana province on Friday; one attacker also died.
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40% Bias Score
Peru Suspends Gold Mining After 13 Miners Murdered
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte suspended gold mining and imposed a curfew in Pataz after criminals murdered 13 gold mine workers who were held hostage for over a week; the government's response follows a record increase in homicides (35.9% in 2024 vs 2023) amid a surge in illegal mining and relate...
Peru Suspends Gold Mining After 13 Miners Murdered
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte suspended gold mining and imposed a curfew in Pataz after criminals murdered 13 gold mine workers who were held hostage for over a week; the government's response follows a record increase in homicides (35.9% in 2024 vs 2023) amid a surge in illegal mining and relate...
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36% Bias Score
13 Security Guards Killed at Peruvian Gold Mine
The bodies of 13 security guards kidnapped from Peru's La Poderosa gold mine on April 26th were found on Sunday, bringing the death toll to 39 since 1980 due to violence from informal miners linked to criminal gangs, despite a state of emergency.
13 Security Guards Killed at Peruvian Gold Mine
The bodies of 13 security guards kidnapped from Peru's La Poderosa gold mine on April 26th were found on Sunday, bringing the death toll to 39 since 1980 due to violence from informal miners linked to criminal gangs, despite a state of emergency.
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32% Bias Score
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