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#242 - Gold, Migration, and Cocaine

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

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The Shadow Economy: Illegal Gold Mining and Cocaine Production

This chapter explores the rise of illegal gold mining and cocaine production and their effects on global economies. It reveals that a significant portion of gold comes from illicit sources in Latin America while cocaine production has tripled, impacting agricultural practices across the region.

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