Deforestation in Colombia

CAQUETA, COLOMBIA - MARCH 4: An overview of the deforestation in the forest at the rural area of Puerto Rico, Caqueta, Colombia on March 04, 2023. Deforestation and conflict have been two of the most significant issues plaguing the Colombian region of Caqueta for decades. The region, located in the southern part of the country, has been the site of intense violence and environmental degradation, with the two issues often intersecting and exacerbating each other. Colombiaâs vast forest is fast receding, partly because guerrillas and criminals are clearing land for farming, ranching, and other pursuits. These unregulated activities are causing both dire environmental harm and deadly conflict. (Photo by Juancho Torres/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)