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Colombia's peace process and the crisis in Venezuela will be on the agenda for President Santos' first visit with President Trump.

While the $450 million USD pledged by Obama has been approved, doubt remains as to whether the same level of assistance will keep arriving over the long term.

Gran Colombia Gold is in the middle of a grievance with the Colombian government. The Canadian-registered gold and silver mining firm has been struggling to manage what some would call “illegal mining” and others might call “informal mining” on its...

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

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

PharmaCielo says that farmers in "war-torn towns ... deserve to participate in Colombia's newly legalized cannabis industry."

S&P made no changes but suggested it could downgrade Colombia's sovereign rating if the country's fiscal debt burden does not improve within the next 18 months.

Despite only destroying a reported 17,593 hectares last year, officials are aiming to increase that figure to 100,000 hectares in 2017.

Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas says the overhaul "is a difficult measure that will require a large sacrifice of all Colombians — but it is necessary."

"Our pick is Colombia, for making peace in 2016. This was a colossal achievement."