Politics

Peru's FA Min: illegal mining surpasses the harmful effects of drug trafficking sevenfold

The government will continue to pursue dialogue with informal miners while upholding the rule of law to unblock roads affected in southern Peru, Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer stated on Friday.

12:00

Public Ministry: Recent laws hinder fight against illegal mining and environmental crimes

The Attorney General's Office and environmental prosecutors warn that recently approved and proposed laws in Congress pose serious obstacles to effectively punishing those responsible for illegal mining, wildlife trafficking, and other environmental offenses.

09:01