Colombian soldiers and anti-explosive dogs stand guard while they clean the area of explosive devices placed by guerrilla groups and criminal gangs. during a coca plant eradication program at the Antioquia mountains In Colombia so far this year have been eradicated 900 hectares in the country, mainly in rural areas, there are about 2,500 men engaged in this work. According to the Presidential Program for Comprehensive Action against Antipersonnel Mines, between 1990 and January 31, 2012, have been affected by landmines l9.642 people, of these, 674 were injured in eradication. Medell&iacute;n, July 3 of 2012. Photo by Fredy Amariles/ VIEWpress.