Colombia Nariño mining tragedy prompts call for Pacific renewable wealth investment

A mining tragedy in Nariño, Colombia, has prompted a proposal to shift focus from poverty census to developing renewable natural wealth in the Pacific. The statement by Ricardo Gómez Fontana suggests a policy pivot, but details on casualties and response remain unclear. The incident highlights ongoing risks in informal mining and regional economic development challenges.

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