CVC

The Corporación Autónoma Regional del Valle del Cauca (CVC) identified evidence of mechanized illegal mining in the La García sector of the Dagua River, in rural Buenaventura, following a citizen complaint. No active operations were found, but recent traces of heavy machinery and environmental alterations were evident. The agency notified Buenaventura's District Mayor's Office and plans to coordinate actions with authorities.

March 28, 2026 Reported by AI

Colombia's environmental authorities urged respect for wildlife following two recent incidents: a pigua nest fall in Buga and mistreatment of a two-toed sloth in Riosucio, Chocó.