Colombia Faces Alarming Deforestation Surge

Illegal Road Construction: Unauthorized roads provide access to remote forest areas, facilitating illegal activities such as logging, mining, and agriculture.
Coca Cultivation: The production of coca, the raw material for cocaine, often involves clearing large forest areas, contributing significantly to deforestation.
Unregulated Mining: Illegal mining operations, particularly for gold, lead to deforestation and environmental contamination, especially near Indigenous lands and protected areas.

May 21, 2025

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