Court Orders Compensation for Family of Child Drowned in Colombian Reservoir

In a tragic turn of events, a young boy lost his life in the El Hato reservoir in Carmen de Carupa, Cundinamarca, Colombia. Five years later, a judge's ruling has brought a measure of justice to his family, but also highlighted a shared responsibility. The court found the Corporación Autónoma Regional (CAR) partially responsible for the lack of adequate safety measures at the reservoir. \"The money won't bring Sebastian back,\" said his mother, María del Pilar Bejarano Alonso, in a heartbreaking interview. \"But it's a step toward justice.\" The ruling also notes that the mother bears partial responsibility for allowing her son to enter the water despite warning signs. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of water safety and the need for comprehensive safety measures in recreational areas.