In Colombia’s critical port city, Buenaventura, the two strongest criminal gangs extended their non-aggression pact until February 2024. However, their conflicts still trouble the locals. Residents and the city’s bishop discussed the ongoing issues with Sputnik. Andrés, a local, was home watching TV when gunfire erupted. He, like many in Buenaventura, quickly took cover. The […]
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