La decisión fue tomada por Corpoguajira luego de evidenciar en una visita de seguimiento ambiental, en la vía Hatonuevo – Arroyo Arena, several mounds and patches of coal on the sides of the road. It should be noted that this area circulate cargo vehicles transporting the ore mined by Colombian Coals Cerrejon S.A., to the port of Santa Marta.

Because of this, the highest environmental authority requested perform sweeping and collection of all coal that has spilled from the town to the path Hatonuevo Arroyo Arena (Riohacha) places where traces of spill occur ore, which could become a source of contamination.

Corpoguajira required, also, implement greater self-control of the carrier to minimize the emission of carbon particles

If the coal company does not take measures to mitigate the environmental impact that is causing on the road, established actions will be initiated in the Law 1333 of 2009 and other regulations.