Colombia revokes 10 mining restrictions, signals pro-extraction shift

Colombia's new right-wing government revoked 10 resolutions that had restricted mining and hydrocarbon exploration, reversing the previous left-wing administration's environmental protections. The move is part of President Abelardo De La Espriella's promised deregulation to boost the economy, with further decree-based simplifications expected. This signals a policy pivot toward resource extraction, potentially affecting investment and environmental compliance.