r/worldnews - Peru opened a military base in the Amazon in a bid to tackle illegal mining, the main culprit for deforestation in the world's largest rainforest. "The government has taken the political decision to be present in this region to eradicate illegal mining," said Defense Minister Jose Huerta.

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