Colombia: Colombian Authorities Thwart Illegal Construction, Highlight Global Struggle against Land-Grabbing

Dec 20, 2023 | María Alejandra Trujillo, Breaking News Network
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In a decisive move to preserve its protected zones, the authorities in Ciudad Bolivar, Colombia, successfully halted an unauthorized housing construction project. This operation, a strategic strike against ‘tierreros’ or land grabbers, was designed to prevent illegal development on ecologically sensitive land. The construction of homes in such regions not only poses a severe threat to the environment but also typically involves the misappropriation of public property for private gain.