Apostolic Vicariate of Iquitos appeals to curb Amazon mining

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The Apostolic Vicariate of Iquitos issued an urgent appeal to stop illegal mining in the Nanay River basin. The mining affects the drinking water of over half a million people. Deforestation is also advancing along the Nanay riverbanks.

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