The San José, a Spanish galleon sunk off Cartagena, Colombia, in 1708, is estimated to carry a $20 billion treasure. President Gustavo Petro aims to recover the ship’s contents by 2026 through a public-private partnership, prioritizing cultural over monetary value. The government keeps the wreck’s location secret, citing security concerns, while balancing interests from treasure hunters, historians, and national stakeholders. | History In Pictures