The Regional Autonomous Corporation of La Guajira, He closed an administrative investigation – environmental against the Municipality of Riohacha, initiated by Auto No. 093 Of date 27 February 2012, for allowing the disposal of solid waste in a satellite dump located in Kilometer 2 from the Riohacha road – Valledupar, place that is not authorized for this purpose.

The fine that the Municipality of Riohacha must pay is $99.248.822.

According to the technical visit carried out by officials of this Corporation, Inappropriate disposal of solid waste in significant quantities is carried out at the site., scattered throughout approximately two hectares. In addition, extreme offensive odors occur, product of the decomposition of organic waste such as sheep remains, goats, dogs and entrails in an advanced state of putrefaction.

According to comments from residents near the site used as a satellite dump, informal animal-powered collectors unload garbage, which enter through the main road.

The presence of adults and children could be detected digging through the garbage, Likewise, domestic animals eat decomposing waste..

“It is important to highlight that if these conditions continue, They will continue to have impacts that negatively affect the environment and therefore its natural resources and the population in general., since the high presence of elements that act as vectors of infectious diseases is notable.", Pinto said Jaime Bermudez, General Manager Corpoguajira.

In the defenses presented by the Municipality of Riohacha, no evidence was provided, nor the practice of these requested, reason why the highest environmental authority proceeded to impose sanctions on the Municipality of Riohacha, based on the criteria outlined in the Colombian laws.

Payment of the fine must be made within ten days.