Event Brief
Lords of Gold: Gangs Control Peru's Illegal Mines
Filed: Feb 08, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET
Summary: An investigation reveals how gangs dominate illegal gold mining in Peru, threatening the Amazon.
WHO: Emmanuel Colombié, Forbidden Stories
WHAT: Investigation into gang control of illegal gold mines
WHEN: Feb 08, 2026 at 6:25 PM ET
WHERE: Madre de Dios, Peru
WHY: To expose the impact of criminal organizations on the environment and society
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