
Julián Arias
Julián Arias is the head of maintenance at Cerrejón, one of the largest open-pit coal mines in the world, where he oversees the continuous operation of heavy machinery essential for the mine's productivity. With a strong connection to the mine, he describes Cerrejón as representing his life and expresses concern about the future of employment and community sustainability as the mine approaches its scheduled closure in 2034.
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Julián Arias was removed from the vice ministry of administrative affairs of Agriculture and Livestock.
Despido de Manuel Tovar genera sorpresa y dudas entre fracciones, piden seriedad en manejo de relaciones exterioresLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·
Costa Rica· 2026-09-25
Julián Arias, the maintenance chief at Cerrejón, expresses that the mine represents his life.
¿Está lista La Guajira para vivir sin el carbón? El desafío que dejará el cierre de Cerrejón en 2034El Tiempo·
Colombia· 2026-07-27

















