In Camopi, residents take matters into their own hands against illegal gold mining amid perceived state inaction

In the remote commune of Camopi, in eastern French Guiana, growing frustration over illegal gold mining has reached a turning point. Faced with a recent surge in clandestine mining activities, local residents have begun organizing their own efforts to curb a phenomenon that threatens the environment, public safety, and daily life. On April 25, villagers […]