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Colombia's overseas mercenaries are skilled, busy - and controversial

Colombia's overseas mercenaries are skilled, busy - and controversial

Colombian fighters have advanced training and combat experience, as well as a willingness to work for lower wages, that makes them sought after as mercenaries

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