Juancho Torres

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Location: Bogota, Colombia
Nationality: Colombian
Biography: Photographer, Environment, International News, Investigative Journalism, International Desk, Assignments, Investigation, International, Photo Editor, Feature Journalist, Education Journalism, Arts Journalism, Environmental Desk, Deputy Director,... MORE
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Gold Mining
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Updated Nov 2023
Illegal gold mining in Segovia and Remedios, Antioquia, is a double-edged sword for the region. While it fuels the local economy, providing livelihoods, the environmental and health costs are steep. The widespread use of toxic substances like cyanide poses risks to miners and nearby communities. Compounded by the presence of armed groups, tackling this issue is a delicate balance between economic survival and the urgent need for environmental and public health protection.

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