Pemón Activist Advocates for Comprehensive Approach to Dismantle Illegal Mining
Existen al menos tres grupos dentro de las minas: organizaciones criminales que controlan parte de la actividad, personas que colaboran con estas estructuras, y ciudadanos provenientes de distintas regiones del país que llegaron obligados por la necesidad económica María Iriarte | Radio Fe y Alegría Lisa Henrito , defensora de derechos humanos del pueblo pemón, advirtió que no se puede desmantelar la minería ilegal en el estado Bolívar de manera abrupta debido a la dependenci
Pemón human rights defender Lisa Henrito emphasizes the need for a multi-faceted strategy to dismantle illegal mining operations in Venezuela's Bolívar state, warning against abrupt actions due to widespread economic dependence. She explains that thousands have been driven to mining by economic hardship and lack of alternatives. Henrito identifies three groups within the mines: criminal organizations, collaborators, and economically displaced individuals. She argues that dismantling the system requires addressing it from the highest levels downwards, otherwise, it merely results in a change of ownership. Historically, the Pemón people viewed gold as a limited resource, but mining escalated significantly after 2016, causing severe environmental damage, including river contamination and increased malaria cases. The activist stresses that mining has become a primary subsistence activity, with gold often used as currency.
This perspective from a Pemón activist highlights the complex socio-economic factors driving illegal mining and advocates for a holistic approach to address the issue and its environmental consequences.
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