Illegal Mining Changes International Routes and Uses Venezuela and Guyana to 'Launder' Brazilian Gold
Gold extracted illegally in Brazil was previously exported directly to the United States and Europe
Tighter enforcement has led illegal miners to use South American countries as transit hubs to conceal the gold's illicit origin
https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/world/2026/08/illegal-mining-changes-international-routes-and-uses-venezuela-and-guyana-to-launder-brazilian-gold.shtml
Gold, the metal civilization cherishes and loves most.
20 ton of poisoned soil for 1 gold ring.
Is it worth it?
Gerry McGovern
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2026-08-06 10:53:11 UTC
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