Blackwater’s Erik Prince Muscles Back into the Mercenary Business, Touting Trump Allies
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: WSJ
Updated: Aug 17 2025
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Source: WSJ
Meeting with Mercenary: Edwin Ajahuana, a mine owner from the Andes, traveled 23 hours to meet Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, seeking protection for his workers and assets in the Puno region.
Business Owners' Appeal: Ajahuana joined other business owners at a conservative think tank in Lima, advocating for increased law and order in the gold-rich mountains.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
