As Colombia pushes its energy transition, activists in Chocó say El Roble — the country’s only active copper mine — threatens the Atrato River and local communities.
They cite pollution risks and outdated oversight. The company denies this, saying it follows regulations and supports local jobs.
In Chocó, river defenders say race for energy transition threatens lifelines
“People bathe in the river, they eat from the river — they live, dance and sing there,” says Dora Agudelo Vázquez. “Their whole lives are bound to the river.” Agudelo Vazquez, one of the guardians of…
