Hacienda Napoles, once owned by Pablo Escobar, has been transformed into a theme park after his death. Recently, Colombian President Gustavo Petro proposed returning this land to rural farmers impacted by violence, stirring local opposition. While Petro claimed it was necessary for social justice, residents of Puerto Triunfo fear losing the economic benefits the theme park provides. Ongoing discussions about the land's rightful ownership highlight broader issues of land restitution in the Magdalena Medio region, directly affecting local livelihoods.
"I want [...] above all, for that hacienda to return to the hands of the rural farmers," said President Petro, emphasizing the need for justice and restitution.
"It is of public utility, because so many animals were brought into the zoo that it is a health problem, a danger to society," President Petro noted.
"What is at stake in the Magdalena Medio region is returning the land to its genuine owners, which are the rural farmers," emphasizing the importance of land ownership.
Residents of Puerto Triunfo protested the president's proposal, fearing it could harm the local economy that's dependent on the Hacienda Napoles Theme Park.
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