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"Corporates have been negatively affected by elevated interest rates in several countries and rising taxes," said Paula Bunn of Fitch Ratings.

During peak summer season, from June 8 to August 14, United Airlines will make two flights per day between Newark and Bogotá.

The IMF is predicting 2.3% GDP growth for Colombia in 2017, a decrease from the 2.7% expansion the institution had forecasted in October.

The 2016 total was more than half a billion dollars above the $5.2 billion USD reported in 2015 and puts the industry second in terms of foreign revenue generation after the oil sector.

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

"Signs for an improvement in credit metrics are slowly emerging for corporates across Latin America following a tough year during 2016," said Jay Djemal of Fitch Ratings.

"Our operation in the country, a strategic market for Citi that already has 100 years of history, will continue normally," said Citibank.

The secretary's mission is to consult with Colombian officials on their plans to maintain strength in public finances in a post-conflict Colombia.

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“Parts of Colombia haven’t grown at all for years because of the conflict and the absence of the state," said President Juan Manuel Santos.