Complexities of Shipwreck Ownership Dispute

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A government-run project discovered a shipwreck with valuable items that had not been looted, leading to a dispute over ownership. Colombia, Spain, indigenous groups, and an American salvage company all lay claim to the ship and its contents, complicating the situation. This dispute raises legal and historical questions regarding territorial waters, flags, indigenous land rights, and past colonial actions.

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