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Colombian Fishermen Fight Back Against Ecopetrol's Pollution Crisis

3/20/2025

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In Colombia, Yuly Velásquez and local fishermen are sounding the alarm over Ecopetrol's devastating oil pollution, which is harming wildlife. Whistleblower Andrés Olarte exposed 839 unresolved environmental issues, contradicting Ecopetrol's assurances of effective management. As pollution continues unabated, threats against defenders like Velásquez escalate, underscoring the perilous fight for environmental justice.

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Story summary

In Colombia, Yuly Velásquez and local fishermen are sounding the alarm over Ecopetrol's devastating oil pollution, which is harming wildlife. Whistleblower Andrés Olarte exposed 839 unresolved environmental issues, contradicting Ecopetrol's assurances of effective management. As pollution continues unabated, threats against defenders like Velásquez escalate, underscoring the perilous fight for environmental justice.