Locals have blamed tragedies like those in Caldas on a lack of regulation on the gold mines. Nearly half of the mines in Colombia are reportedly unregulated.
There have been various demonstrations for years throughout the country, but specifically in southwest Colombia, in which hundreds of members of indigenous communities will march in protest against the illegal gold mining taking place in their territories. The demonstrations are mostly in response to the pollution and environmental damage caused by the illegal activity.
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