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"This is a government of austerity," said Finance Minister Mauricio Cárdenas about a budget that is below the 2017 levels in real terms.

Government negotiators and the ELN had stepped up the urgency to reach an agreement in the lead up to this week’s historic visit by Pope Francis.

The Colombian government confirmed that Claro and Movistar have submitted payments for the enormous fines levied against them.

Santos signed three new directives aimed to support technology development and innovation, including a tax break for certain software and training programs.

Los Andes jumped from 10th to 5th since last year, helping to put Colombia in the TACTICS group of nations that are "most likely to become future higher education stars."

"This constituent assembly has an illegitimate origin, and because of that, we cannot recognize its result," said Santos.

"Places like this are important for Medellín because they are the starting point for innovation to become the main driver of the city’s economy," said María Fernanda Galeano.

With a goal to repair 90,000 potholes in 2017, this puts the capital more than two-thirds of the way to the mayor’s target.

Though a new ambassador has yet to be appointed, the position will be overseen by Rachel Brazier until a formal replacement is made.

With 11,000 victims since 1990, Colombia is one of the most "mine-affected" countries in the world.