Peru's Informal Miners Clash with Government Over Permit Program
Published on: Nov. 19, 2025, 2:34 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Thousands of informal miners in Peru are protesting against the government's efforts to end a temporary permit program, known as REINFO, that allows small-scale mining. Union leader Maximo Franco Bequer seeks negotiation with Congress as miners demand a five-year extension. The situation is complicated by upcoming general elections.
