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flag Colombia recovers artifacts from 1708 Spanish galleon San José wreck in Caribbean, asserting sovereignty amid ongoing disputes.

flag Colombian scientists have recovered a cannon, three coins, and a porcelain cup from the 1708 wreck of the Spanish galleon San José, located 600 meters deep in the Caribbean Sea. flag The finds mark the first phase of a government-authorized scientific investigation, with the site kept secret since its 2015 discovery. flag The ship, believed to carry billions in gold, silver, and emeralds, sank during an attack by an English fleet, though the exact cause remains uncertain. flag Colombia asserts sovereignty over the wreck for research, rejecting claims by Sea Search Armada and Spain, which is pursuing arbitration over treasure rights. flag Recovered items will be conserved for study.

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