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Heavy rains caused a landslide that killed at least 16 and affected more than 500 families and 80 homes across 16 primarily lower-class neighborhoods.

The upgrade reflects optimism surrounding EPM's Ituango hydroelectric plant, which is reportedly about two-thirds complete.

Once complete, the new hospital "will benefit 100,000 residents of 17 municipalities," said Health Minister Alejandro Gaviria Uribe during a trip to Santander.

Oxitec's genetically modified mosquitos produce offspring that will "inherit a self-limiting gene that causes them to die before reaching functional adulthood."

"My heart — our heart, the heart of all Colombians — is with the victims of this tragedy," said President Santos.

The meeting will take place at 9:00 am on Tuesday, April 4, at the Colombian Consulate. Local businesses are encouraged to participate.

"I truly believe that global education is the key to our collective future," said Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos.

After the mayor issued an environmental alert, organizers of the annual Carrera Verde acted due to conditions that could have endangered the health of runners.

Finance Colombia's Loren Moss joins the PanAm Podcast to discuss the impact of Colombia investing tens of billions of dollars in its highways.

"I am deeply sorry and ask forgiveness from Colombians for this shameful act," said President Santos.