Illegal mining drives 7,900 ha deforestation in Puré River, Amazon

Satellite analysis reveals 7,900 hectares cleared along the Puré River, 88% since 2022, mostly in Brazil, linked to illegal mining. This signals accelerating environmental degradation in a remote Amazon region, with cross-border implications for Colombia and Brazil. The scale and recent surge indicate organized criminal activity expanding despite enforcement efforts.

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