Colombian emerald fever hits TikTok: A journey to Muzo, the source of the world’s most valuable gems

Escrito por Andres BO

The people of Boyacá, in central Colombia, still bear the stigma of the so-called ‘green wars’ that ended with a peace agreement in 1990. The town has distanced itself from the crimes linked to the precious stone trade, and these days a group of miners and artisans are exploring their business through social media while promoting tourism in the region. - El Pais -

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Andres BO

I work with social justice issues, indigenous communities, migration and the war on drugs. Freelance for media such as CNN International, ARD, Fluter Magazine, Taz Die, Republik. I also work with human rights organizations such as Dejusticia, Fairtunes Colombia, Mevico and Asokatio. I have worked as a fixer for journalist Toby Muse (CGTN), for the rest of the world magazine and for the Swiss network SRF.

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