Colombia debates fate of hippos linked to Pablo Escobar
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 05:21 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
In Colombia, there is division over what to do with the hippos introduced by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s. The issue has become a major concern for local authorities.
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