environment
March 4, 2026
Illegal fillings that threaten the Ciénaga de la Virgen are denounced
A new environmental alert has been raised in Cartagena. The Colombian Environmental Guard has denounced alleged fillings and invasions in the Ciénaga de la Virgen, specifically in the Puerto Bello de Tierra Baja sector, vereda de La Boquilla.
TL;DR
- Colombian Environmental Guard denounces alleged fillings and invasions in Ciénaga de la Virgen, Cartagena.
- Specific area of concern is Puerto Bello de Tierra Baja, La Boquilla.
- Actions allegedly involve drying, filling, and damaging the mangrove using machinery and debris.
- These activities pose a risk to the sector's biodiversity and environmental balance.
- The Guard notes ongoing attacks on the water body, possibly at night, despite surveillance.
- Immediate intervention from authorities is requested to stop the alleged crime.
- Residents are encouraged to report any irregular activities.
- The Environmental Guard recently participated in a mangrove planting event in the area to aid restoration efforts.