Cumbal orders closure of seven dairy plants and two laundries over Blanco River pollution

The mayor of Cumbal, Andrés Tapia, announced the immediate closure of seven dairy plants and two laundries following a COTSA committee session, citing their impact on the polluted Blanco River. The closures target establishments linked to activities degrading the river's environmental conditions, part of a broader control package to reduce contamination sources and protect the waterway. Municipal authorities pledged continued surveillance over productive activities causing discharges, as the Blanco River's degradation has raised concern among officials and communities reliant on it for supply.