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200824 minPG-13documentary

Oil Fix - Columbia

200824 minPG-13documentary

The Caño Limon pipeline in Colombia, targeted by insurgents, received $100 million in U.S. funding for protection following 170 attacks in 2001.

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

Oil Fix - Columbia

2008• 24 minPG-13

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The Caño Limon pipeline in Colombia, targeted by insurgents, received $100 million in U.S. funding for protection following 170 attacks in 2001.

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Caño Limon pipeline, a critical oil transport route in Colombia, has faced significant threats, including 170 attacks in a single year. In response to escalating violence and the need for security, the U.S. government allocated $100 million to protect this vital infrastructure. The involvement of American troops highlights the geopolitical implications of oil interests in the region, raising questions about the intersection of energy, security, and foreign policy in Colombia's ongoing conflict.

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