Military shuts down illegal mining in mountainous region of southern Ecuador
Published date: Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:55:08 +0700The military shut down illegal mining in the mountainous region of southern Ecuador.
Troops carried out a control operation after detecting unlawful activity in the Azuay province on February 5.
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Azuay, Ecuador |
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05/02/2026 |
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