The Colombian and U.S. navies began joint military exercises on Feb. 28 off the coast of Cartagena in an effort to continue the fight against narco submarines and "to protect national sovereignty," El Tiempo reported March 1. Additionally, Colombian Defense Minister Diego Molano specified that the exercises were taking place "within the scope of NATO."
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