Óscar Campanini

Óscar Campanini is the director of the Centro de Documentación e Información Bolivia (CEDIB), an organization focused on environmental and social issues in Bolivia. He has been vocal about the alarming levels of mercury contamination affecting indigenous communities in the Amazon basin, highlighting the illegal trade and use of mercury in mining activities. Campanini has emphasized the need for more stringent regulations and accountability from the Bolivian government, particularly in light of the country's significant role as a major importer and exporter of mercury.