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Without Care, without Justice: This Is How the Victims of Mercury Survive in Choropampa

Summary by saludconlupa.com
The Yanacocha mining company only recovered a third of the mercury spilled in Choropampa in 2000. The remainder remained in the ceilings, walls, and floors of the Cajamarca district, affecting the health of hundreds of people for decades. Although the company finances private insurance, it barely covers basic care and excludes illnesses linked to poisoning. Meanwhile, the State never implemented a comprehensive public care program nor has it off…
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The Yanacocha mining company only recovered a third of the mercury spilled in Choropampa in 2000. The remainder remained in the ceilings, walls, and floors of the Cajamarca district, affecting the health of hundreds of people for decades. Although the company finances private insurance, it barely covers basic care and excludes illnesses linked to poisoning. Meanwhile, the State never implemented a comprehensive public care program nor has it off…

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saludconlupa.com broke the news in on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
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