Peru: Illegal gold trade linked to corruption among 100+ officials

Peruvian media reports that illegal gold mining in Pataz and other regions is enabled by corrupt police, prosecutors, and politicians, with over 100 officials implicated in recent rulings. The claim is based on expert assertions and judicial actions, but the extent of systemic corruption remains unquantified. This matters as it undermines rule of law and fuels environmental and social harms in mining areas.