The US Wants Minerals from South America. Its Environmental Defenders Fear What Comes Next.

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By By Katie SurmaSep 9, 2026, 6:15 pm116 ptsTrending
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s push for minerals and militarization raises fears about the violence more mining could inflict on local communities and critical ecosystems. By Katie Surma When Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in South America this week, he carried a familiar message: The United States…

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