Illegal Mining’s Devastating Impact on Venezuela

Subscribe and Listen

Podcast Episode by Moises Rendon

Published April 15, 2020

Illegal mining of the vast mineral resources in Venezuela, specifically gold, has devastated the southern part of the country. In this episode of 35 West, CSIS Future of Venezuela Initiative Director Moises Rendon speaks to Cristina Burelli, Advisor & International Liaison at SOS Orinoco, about the impact of illegal mining on the environment, human rights, and security in the region.
Moises Rendon

Moises Rendon

Former Senior Associate (Non-resident), Americas Program

Programs & Projects