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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.

Avianca's top executive called it a “difficult decision” to suspend flights for first time in 60 years while citing safety concerns and operational difficulties.

"You need a bunch of other expertise around the table in addition to raw engineering talent," says Casnocha. "There is still work to be done in terms of the human capital."

Miyamoto, which specializes in engineering buildings to withstand earthquakes, operates a project in Pasto and has launched its first South American office in Bogotá.

El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá will have no commercial flights from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm on July 20.

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

Luis Gustavo Moreno Rivero, who led the attorney general's anti-corruption unit before his arrest in June, is expected to make his plea on Friday in Bogotá.

Medellín hosted 42 international association meetings in 2016. This was the same number as Chicago and Zurich — and seven times as many as the former world murder capital held in 2006.

Fitch based its improved outlook on Banco de Bogotá's "solid and consistent financial performance" and "sound asset quality and reserves."

"Bogota's ratings reflect its solid operating performance and its manageable debt levels,” said Fitch Ratings.