Cortolima reports 263 sanctions, 60 operations against illegal mining in Tolima

Colombia's regional environmental authority Cortolima has escalated enforcement against illegal mining, tallying 263 sanctioning processes and 60 operations alongside over COP 420 billion in environmental investments. The figures signal sustained state pressure on illicit extraction in Tolima, though the item is an advertorial and lacks independent verification. This matters as illegal mining fuels deforestation, mercury pollution, and armed-group financing in Colombia.