Criminal groups are exploiting coastal ports in Colombia, including Cartagena and Barranquilla, for revenue.
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Updated Sep 1
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What happened
Criminal groups are exploiting coastal ports in Colombia, including Cartagena and Barranquilla, for revenue.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Barranquilla
capital district of Atlántico Department in Colombia
- The two cities, Barranquilla and Cartagena, are being profiled regarding their function as working port cities of Colombia and their respective cost of living.
- Extreme heat is causing a public health crisis in the coastal cities of Cartagena and Barranquilla, straining services and leading to heatstroke cases.
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Colombia
country in South America
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Cartagena
city in Bolívar Department, Colombia
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