Crypto Mining Protests: Informal Gold Miners Block Colombian Highways
Crypto Mining Protests in Colombia
In a striking display of dissent, informal gold miners have taken to the streets in Colombia, blocking highways across three provinces including Santander and Norte de Santander. The core of their protest centers around the government’s unsettling proposal to declare an area adjacent to the Andean wetland a temporary natural reserve.
The Implications of Government Actions
These measures, aimed at environmental protection, have been met with fierce opposition from miners who depend on gold extraction for their survival. The temporary natural reserve designation could significantly hinder their operations, prompting this wave of protests to gain the government’s attention.
- Informal mining activities
- Environmental impacts
- Government regulations
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