This is the town in Colombia where they gave away land for not having children.

In the El Pantano area of ​​the municipality of Puerto Escondido, Córdoba, a Swiss businessman has been promoting an initiative over the years to reduce the local population and raise awareness among men about the importance of male sterilization.

The unusual case was reported on by the Caracol Channel program "Séptimo Día," where journalists decided to visit the area to learn more about how the idea came about and what social impact it has had on the community.

According to investigators, Erwin Goggel, a businessman, arrived in Montería in 2002 to fulfill some business commitments. During his stay , a close friend offered him some properties far from the highway at very low prices.

Upon hearing the price of the land, the businessman didn't hesitate to accept his acquaintance's offer, so he purchased each hectare for 400,000 Colombian pesos with the intention of planting various plants to turn the area into a dense forest.

Despite his initial intention, a friend made him completely change his plan, because they did not know how to relocate the people who lived in the nearby areas , since it was likely that, over time, they would destroy the flora and fauna they intended to leave.

In that sense, Goggel considered it pertinent to apply the teachings his father had shared with him throughout his life, in which he always emphasized the essential nature of understanding the needs of others.

Residents of the area who are interested in improving their quality of life should prepare themselves psychologically before undergoing a vasectomy , a surgical procedure that functions as a contraceptive method for men.

Accordingly, it is necessary to seek medical help for outpatient surgery, so it is recommended that you go to a nearby hospital so a healthcare professional can perform the surgery.

Once the process is complete, the person will receive one of the homes located in the area . It's important to note that those who decide to participate in the Goggel initiative can do so even if they have a family; the only condition is that the family must already be established.

Contrary to what many people think, the businessman's proposal to reduce the number of local residents has been well received by the Pantano community , because farmers are increasingly aware that it is best to stop having children if they do not have the means to support them.

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