Brazil Nearly Eradicates Illegal Gold Mining in Yanomami Territory

Brazil has made significant progress in removing illegal gold miners from the Yanomami reservation in the Amazon, addressing a humanitarian crisis that emerged from the influx of wildcat miners. Nilton Tubino, who oversees operations, reported that the Yanomami people are returning to traditional practices like farming and hunting. Since March, coordinated efforts involving police, military, and environmental agents have dismantled numerous mining camps, destroyed illegal airstrips, and seized mining equipment. The government has also improved health services and provided food aid to combat malnutrition and diseases exacerbated by the miners.