Segovia goes into lockdown when a new gold war begins as Colombia’s broader conflict enters a new chapter. But is this an existential battle between legal and illegal, or is that just wartime propaganda?

__

This series follows reporters James Bargent and Mat Charles as they head to the Colombian town of Segovia, in search of the blood gold that contaminates global supply chains and ends up in the hands of everyday consumers. But what they find there challenges conventional understandings of conflict minerals as they expose how it is not only warlords and gangsters that grow rich from dirty gold, but also global political and business elites.

We have some incredible additional content, which will take you right into the thick of the action, and allow you to explore this head-spinning story with the depth it deserves.

Listen to the series and explore all the aditional content here

Global capitalism marches into town, pledging to save Segovia from itself. But what – or who – lies behind the promises of a new era of stability and prosperity for all?

___

This series is the product of 10 years of investigative work in one of the most dangerous corners of Colombia. This work is not only risky, it is also expensive. But we believe it is important. If you would like to help InSight Crime continue to produce in depth investigations as well as news and analysis of the security issues facing the region today, consider making a donation.

The Frontino story leads us right back to them – the paramilitary groups that have lurked in the shadows of Segovia for generations – and our definition of blood gold begins to expand as the line between legal and illegal fades away.

_

The Shadow of El Dorado is not just a podcast. We also have some incredible additional content, which will take you right into the thick of the action, and allow you to explore this head-spinning story with the depth it deserves. Explore each episode page for more.

___

UUVMzE4lQ2yETD5wguah