Lawsuit demands accountability for Cerro de Pasco mining pollution in Peru

Mongabay
Jun 16, 2026, 5:14 pm119 ptsTrending
A mine that has been operating for decades in the Peruvian Andes continues to contaminate the soil, water and air for thousands of people living nearby, according to a lawsuit filed last month. The contamination has displaced farming and livestock, the lawsuit said, while causing cognitive issues in children,…

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