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TAPIA, Rosario. Social and environmental conflicts caused by mining in Cantumarca. Tinkazos [online]. 2009, vol.12, n.27, pp.71-81. ISSN 1990-7451.

The environmental problems caused by mining pollution in Potosí have led to unresolved social conflicts. In this article, the author analyses the involvement and behaviour of the different players in the conflict, and calls for action to be taken to deal with the serious health risks faced by local people.

Palabras clave : social and environmental conflict; mining pollution; heavy metal pollution; ecological crime; pollution - social conflict; environmental law; environmental conflict; heavy metals; air pollution.

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