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Wastewater readings suggest that traffickers have flooded the continent with cocaine — and it is now available almost everywhere.

The rise in extortion “primarily affects merchants, shopkeepers and transport workers,” according to a recent report.

Ambassador Palmieri pledged the total cooperation of the US government to bring any American perpetrators to justice, including extradition.

One of Colombia’s biggest criminal groups is expanding its reach, threatening to disrupt the government’s peace processes with other armed groups.

"We need everyone's commitment, understanding that this is a situation that has hit rock bottom," said Medellín Mayor Federico Gutierrez.

Colombian cocaine entering the country may be worth nearly one billion dollars to criminal groups helping to store and transport it through the country.

El Pilo is a well-known member of the gang who had served time at Venezuela's infamous Tocorón prison.

At least three Colombian groups operate on both sides of the border, controlling the main crossing points for transporting cocaine.

In Camargo's favor is the perception that she has no close ties to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, though she is one of his nominees.

Ridouan Taghi and two others were convicted for five homicides, two attempted homicides, and planning several other murders.