They warn about pollution from illegal mining in Cuba's eastern province

Health officials and state media in Cuba have issued alerts regarding severe mercury contamination linked to illegal gold mining activities in the eastern province of Las Tunas.

The contamination, driven by the use of heavy metals in unauthorized extraction processes, is directly impacting the health and well-being of local residents in the region.

The situation highlights growing domestic concerns over environmental degradation and public health risks stemming from illegal resource extraction in the eastern part of the country.