Chinese cigarettes and Bolivian beer: the Amazonian town transformed by a rampant
Chinese mining companies are transforming Mayaya, a remote Amazonian town, into a hub of gold speculation. The town’s mining operations are now owned by Chinese companies, with foreign investors and miners hiring local workers. The town’s gold prices have skyrocketed, and Chinese companies are controlling nearly all mining operations.
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Published 02 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC · Updated 02 Nov 2026, 14:31 UTC
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