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fromenglish.elpais.com
9 months ago

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

In Muzo, life revolves around luck and chance, where the pursuit of emeralds has attracted fortune seekers for generations. The emerald trade, once violent, is now peaceful.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Losing its sparkle: Colombia's emerald capital weighs the cost of its precious stones

Muzo's emerald mining supports the local economy but poses significant environmental challenges.
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