The losses caused by the blockades on the border with Ecuador and the mining strike
During this month, two blockades were registered that generated serious economic consequences in the country. These are the mining strike in Bajo Cauca antioqueño and the closure of the Colombian-Ecuadorian border due to the tariff war between the two countries.
TL;DR
- The mining strike in Bajo Cauca antioqueño lasted 12 days, leading to economic losses estimated by Colfecar at over 80 billion pesos.
- During the mining strike, thousands of tons of coal could not be moved, and vandalism resulted in over 19 billion pesos in additional losses.
- Passenger transport also suffered losses of around 4 billion pesos, with a 70% drop in operations during the strike.
- The closure of the Colombian-Ecuadorian border lasted 19 days due to a tariff war, causing an estimated loss of 95 million dollars (380 billion pesos).
- The border closure affected daily trade, with 5.5 million dollars and 250 trucks passing through daily.
- Agreements were reached to end the mining strike, including voluntary dismantling of dredges and increased mining formalization.