The San José galleon was destroyed in 1708, sinking with goods now worth billions. Colombia’s government is planning a recovery, but not everyone wants to see the shipwreck brought to the surface.
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Luis Díaz’s Kidnapped Father Is Freed in Colombia
Luis Manuel Díaz was abducted 12 days ago by a guerrilla group called the National Liberation Army.
Colombia’s Economic Woes Push Fighters to Join Ukraine War
Hundreds of experienced fighters have joined Kyiv’s ranks to improve their financial fortunes, reflecting the recruitment struggles faced by both sides of the conflict.
Bolivia Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Israel Over Strikes in Gaza
Chile and Colombia said they were recalling their ambassadors to Israel in light of the strikes.
Six Accused of Murdering Ecuadorean Presidential Candidate Are Found Dead
The prison killings have added to the sense that the nation is in thrall to a narco-trafficking industry with ties to the government.
Athens Democracy Forum: The Disunited States of South America
It’s about to become an economic powerhouse, but there has been no successful attempt to unify the region.
Biden Plan Seeks to Keep Migrants Away From the Border. Will It Work?
By opening migration processing centers in three Latin American countries, the Biden administration is trying to coax people not to make a harrowing trek to the border.
Politicians Charge Millions to Send Migrants to U.S. Through Darién Gap
The Biden administration vowed to “end the illicit movement” of people through the Darién jungle. But the number of migrants moving through the forest has never been greater — and the profits are too big to pass up.
Ex-Colombian Soldier Is Set to Plead Guilty in Killing of President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti
A former Colombian Army captain who is accused of playing a leading role in the 2021 killing will change his plea to guilty, a sign that he may testify against his co-defendants.
How Ecuador’s Neighbors Unleashed Drug Violence on Its Soil
A presidential candidate’s assassination has focused global attention on the country’s extraordinary bloodshed fueled by powerful international and domestic crime groups.