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Illegal Mining

Illegal mining sparks legal action with arrests in Santa Clara and prolonged detainment in Las Tunas. Residents in Santiago de Cuba resort to wall scraping for gold.

Residents in Santiago de Cuba Scrape Walls in Search of Gold
Residents in Santiago de Cuba Scrape Walls in Search of Gold

Published on 3/23/2026

Fifteen Detainees Held Without Charges for Over a Month in Las Tunas for Illegal Mining
Fifteen Detainees Held Without Charges for Over a Month in Las Tunas for Illegal Mining

Published on 9/21/2025

Police Break Up Illegal Mining Camp in Santa Clara, Arrest Two Individuals
Police Break Up Illegal Mining Camp in Santa Clara, Arrest Two Individuals

Published on 3/12/2025