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Last update: 8 hours agoQuellaveco Under Fire: A new investigation says Peru’s Quellaveco copper mine in Moquegua is linked to water scarcity, contamination, and health harms, with critics pointing to elevated metals and toxic substances in local testing while the operator disputes that standards are exceeded. Amazon Crime Ecology: The UN warns of “narco-deforestation,” where cartel profits are being funneled into illegal land clearing and, in some places, illegal logging money is reinvested into coca cultivation—raising risks for the forest beyond drug farming impacts. Peru Energy Watch: Peru’s Lot X operations are set for a new June drilling phase, with officials citing continued production and social fund transfers. Politics and Security: Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa says his hardline crime strategy is working, citing extraditions and major drug seizures, while Colombia’s election tension remains a regional wildcard. Heat and Climate Signals: Coverage across the week keeps circling El Niño impacts and extreme heat risks, with Peru’s environment stories tied to broader climate pressure.
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