Illegal Mining and Extortion Involving Dissident Groups in Southern Tolima

Colombia · Latin America + Caribbean region

Illegal mining, extortion, and the presence of dissident groups led by Mordisco and Calarcá have been reported in the municipalities of Ataco and Chaparral, located in the southern part of Tolima. The situation involves the extraction of gold and criminal activities linked to armed factions in the region.

Single-source report, not yet corroborated.