Colombia began operations against such illegal mining in 2012 ... their watch and pass through metal detectors without any problems because these are jewelry," Romero said. Colombian villagers ...

Colombia’s deforestation dropped 33% in early 2025 compared to last year, with significant reductions in Amazon national ...

It’s been almost nine years since Colombia celebrated a landmark peace agreement between one guerrilla group and the ...

On the border between Colombia and Venezuela ... The document mentioned “the existing public order problems in the area, as well as illegal mining activity.” Later in the document, a bleak ...

driven by the rapid spread of illegal roads, coca cultivation, and unregulated mining, according to a report by Colombia's procurator’s office. The independent watchdog warned of accelerating ...

SAN ISIDRO, Colombia — In an outdoor classroom ... Muhamad will serve as the conference’s president. Illegal gold mining in South America, and all the problems it brings, is one of the biggest ...

Delays in permitting and licensing had caused serious headaches for extractive companies seeking to invest in or advance projects in Colombia ... It was illegal mining operations.

Colombia began operations against such illegal mining in 2012 ... their watch and pass through metal detectors without any problems because these are jewelry,” Romero said.