The killing of a Colombian priest who spoke out against a gold mining project by a Canadian company is spreading fear and suspicion in the community.
Colombia is going through one of the most severe rainy seasons in decades. In 12 months of downpours, more than 2.47 million acres of productive land have been flooded.
The Colombian miners killed in an explosion last week are a stark reminder that mining-related deaths occur frequently in the country, where institutions are not equipped to enforce safety measures.
Environmentalists are concerned about Colombia's booming mining sector, which is putting the country's strategic assets - like water - at risk. Mining also poses unprecedented health risks to workers and local populations.
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