The Andean Community, comprising Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Bolivia, has determined that Peru is failing to adequately address illegal gold mining and mercury trafficking. This decision comes after reports from Indigenous groups indicating that mercury from mining activities is contaminating rivers and food supplies in the Amazon region. Peru has been given a 20-day deadline to implement legal reforms and confiscate illegal mining equipment, or it risks facing trade sanctions. Although Peru has initiated some measures to combat mercury trafficking, the enforcement of these laws has been inconsistent, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current efforts. This ruling could set a significant precedent for other nations grappling with similar issues.