Cartel Mine found on Colombian Military Base: New York Times Report 

An illegal gold mine operated by a drug cartel has been discovered on a Colombian military base, prompting an investigation following a report by The New York Times. The mine was found on the grounds of the La Macarena military base in Colombia’s Meta province, an area historically associated with armed conflict and illegal mining activities.

The New York Times published an investigative report detailing how the powerful Clan del Golfo cartel was allegedly operating the lucrative gold mine on land designated for military use. The report highlighted a significant security lapse and potential corruption that allowed such an operation to persist undetected for an extended period.

Following the publication of the Times’ findings, Colombian authorities launched an immediate investigation into the presence of the illicit mining operation. The Ministry of Defense stated that it had initiated disciplinary proceedings and criminal investigations to determine the extent of the involvement of military personnel and civilian contractors.