Birding takes flight after peace deal between Colombia and guerrilla group | 60 Minutes
Summary
After Colombia made a peace deal with a guerrilla group, birdwatching has increased because areas once affected by fighting are now more peaceful. The long conflicts between the government, left-wing guerrillas, right-wing paramilitaries, and drug traffickers unintentionally kept bird habitats safe.Key Facts
- Colombia experienced many years of fighting involving different groups.
- Left-wing guerrillas and right-wing paramilitaries were part of the conflict.
- Drug traffickers also contributed to the violence and unrest.
- The fighting limited human activity in some regions, which helped protect bird habitats.
- A recent peace agreement between the government and guerrilla fighters has brought more peace.
- More people are now able to go birdwatching in these once unsafe areas.
- The peace deal is helping nature and tourism in Colombia.
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