Colombia appoints ad hoc environment minister to decide Santurbán páramo delimitation

Colombia's government has appointed Agriculture Minister Indalecio Dangond as ad hoc Environment Minister to resolve the long-standing delimitation of the Santurbán páramo, a high-altitude ecosystem critical for water supply and mining interests. The move follows a court order requiring a decision, and the outcome will determine whether gold mining can proceed in the area. The appointment signals a potential shift in balancing environmental protection and economic development.