U.S. Was Asked to Blacklist Colombian Cartel Gold. It Was Also Buying It.

The New York Times | June 2, 2026, 5 a.m. | Original
The request for sanctions, from Colombia’s defense minister, shows failures at both ends of the supply chain for illegal gold.
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