Paramilitary, guerrilla groups threaten coal mining unions in Colombia
Coal mining unions operating in northern Colombia demanded protection from local, regional and national authorities as they are a permanent target of armed groups demanding bribes. During a meeting with civilian, military and police authorities, the Coal Mining Association (Asocarbonor), the Association of Cokers of Norte de Santander (Asocoquizadores) and the Sardinata Miners Association (Asomisar) […]