America Colombia As part of its pledge to reform the mining sector, the state is creating a national mining company that is planned to shut down its illegal gold trade, offering considerably better prices than the country's informal miners
America Colombia Deputy Minister Elizabeth Taylor Jay, during the P4G summit in Bogotá, announced Colombia's commitment to present the Darién Biosphere for UNESCO approval, with the aim of fostering sustainable development and conserving biodiversity in this region
America Colombia A massive cyberattack has affected hundreds of websites in the country, disabling state portals for public health and justice services; with more than 700 companies impacted, authorities are still working on resolving the issue
America Colombia Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace has charged former army commander Mario Montoya with war crimes and crimes against humanity, marking the first time a former Colombian army commander has been charged by the peace justice system
America Colombia Part of the country’s deforestation decrease has been allegedly attributed to armed rebel groups banning illegal logging as a means to strengthen their position during peace negotiations with the state, posing risks if not regulated according to experts