Transport union calculates that the mining strike in Bajo Cauca left losses of $82 billion
After the lifting of the mining strike in Bajo Cauca antioqueño, the economic consequences of the 12 days of blockades and restrictions on mobility begin to be evident.
TL;DR
- The mining strike in Bajo Cauca antioqueño caused 12 days of blockades and mobility restrictions.
- The transport sector suffered approximately $82 billion in losses due to the disruption.
- Passenger transport also incurred over $4 billion in losses, with operations to the Atlantic coast and Bajo Cauca reduced by up to 70%.
- The strike was a protest by miners against government operations targeting illegal mining, specifically the destruction of machinery.
- Miners demanded alternatives for formalizing artisanal and medium-scale mining, protection of equipment, environmental technical tables, and recognition of the region's mining tradition.
- An agreement was reached with the National Government on March 27th, leading to the lifting of the strike.