Army South Engages with Colombian Army

April 04, 2013

Leaders from U.S. Army South engaged with Colombian army counterparts during bilateral staff talks at the U.S. command’s headquarters in Texas, from March 18-21.

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Colombian Gold Enriches Criminal Groups, Impoverishes Soil and Population

Colombia is currently the 16th largest gold producer worldwide and the third largest in Latin America, according to the Statista world ranking. In 2022 alone, the country exported 70.7 tons of gold worth $2.9 billion, according to figures from Colombia’s National Mining Agency. Following oil, coal, and coffee, gold is Colombia’s fourth largest export product. The price of gold increased in recent years. Its value [ … ]

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