U.S. Navy and Coast Guard Seized 375 Kilograms of Cocaine

February 22, 2013

Operating as part of Operation Martillo, the U.S. Coast Guard seized 375 kilograms of pure cocaine hidden in the fake bottom of an outboard boat that was sailing on international waters off the coast of Ecuador on January 21.

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The Risks of China-Made High-Impact Infrastructure in Colombia PART II

Colombia, unlike other Latin American countries, was until recently almost immune to China’s penetration. However, this has changed significantly in recent years. According to data from the Bank of the Republic of Colombia, in 2022 direct investment from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) tripled in the Andean country. The increase in investment is largely due to the growing participation of Chinese companies in infrastructure [ … ]

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