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2 clusters · 11 sources · 27 days · First seen · Last updated

Water pollution incidents in Peru

Overview

In the Junín region, a significant ecological disaster occurred in the Yuracyacu River when cyanide contamination was discovered. Forensic reports from the National Police of Peru confirmed hydrocyanic acid in water and fish tissue, leading to the death of approximately 2 to 2.5 million trout. Local communities have suspected upstream mining activities, specifically the Oro Negro project, for the contamination which has caused estimated economic losses exceeding 7.2 million soles and threatened local agriculture.

Separately, in the Ucayali province, the Peruvian Ministry of the Environment introduced a multisectoral action plan for the period 2026–2030 to recover the Yarinacocha Lagoon. This initiative addresses pollution from eight discharge points and solid waste accumulation to protect the livelihoods of local residents and Shipibo-Konibo communities.

Entities

Ucayali · Municipality of Gualeguay · Yuracyacu River · Junín · Pariahuanca

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 11 sources
    Peru presents plan to recover Yarinacocha Lagoon from pollution

    Peru's Ministry of the Environment launched a 2026-2030 plan to restore the Yarinacocha Lagoon in Ucayali by addressing water pollution and waste management to protect local ecosystems and communities.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Cyanide contamination in Junín's Yuracyacu River devastates aquaculture

    Cyanide contamination in Peru's Yuracyacu River has killed millions of trout, causing over 7.2 million soles in losses and threatening vital avocado and coffee crops in the Junín region.

Sources

actualidadambiental.pe · diariodebatepregon.com · eleco.com.ar · elfarodemelilla.es · eluniverso.com · labocina.com.ar · lapampadiaxdia.com.ar · lu24.com.ar · mitdf.com.ar · portaleduca.cl · tn.com.ar