Combating Illicit Gold Mining: Protecting Environment and Human Rights
This act aims to combat illicit gold mining in Latin America, which harms the environment and fuels criminal activities. The United States will collaborate with other nations to protect local and indigenous communities from exploitation and land destruction. Citizens can expect increased transparency in gold trade and support for legal, safe mining practices.
Key points
Strengthening the fight against organized crime and terrorist groups funded by illicit gold.
Protecting the natural environment, including tropical forests and water resources, from mining-related pollution.
Supporting legal miners to work more safely and compliantly, improving their living conditions.
Increasing transparency in gold trade to hinder the entry of illicit gold into the market.
International cooperation to track and block assets derived from illicit gold mining.
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