Attack on firefighters, burning of vehicles, and 'Clan del Golfo' interference: details of the chaos in Segovia after anti-mining operation

The governor of Antioquia has denounced the Clan del Golfo criminal group for orchestrating violent disturbances in Segovia, a municipality in northeastern Antioquia. The group allegedly used civilians and artisanal miners to mask their violent actions as social protests following joint operations by the Fiscalía General de la Nación, the Army, and the Police against illegal mining sites near the Frontera Gold mine.

Public order has severely deteriorated, with four major road blockades persisting at Segovia's main entrances. Criminals have reportedly used burning tires, abandoned vehicles, and set fire to motorcycles, trucks, and a dump truck to encircle the urban area. The confrontation escalated with a direct armed assault on an Army patrol attempting to contain the unrest.

In response to the gravity of the situation, the Antioquia governorate has pledged full support for judicial and law enforcement operations. An extraordinary security council meeting has been called to coordinate the state's institutional response, regain territorial control, and halt the actions of illegal armed groups.

The criminal activity exacerbates an existing humanitarian crisis in Segovia. The chaos has paralyzed the local economy and the operations of Frontera Gold S.A.S., impacting hundreds of families. Furthermore, the Volunteer Firefighters Corps faced physical aggression and threats with firearms while evacuating children and the elderly affected by tear gas. While an official toll is pending, reports indicate three people injured and one fatality.