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Isagen will issue the AAA-rated ordinary bonds on September 13 through the Colombia stock market in a Dutch auction.

"Most of the economic benefits of peace in terms of increased investment and tourism have already been felt," said Adam Collins of Capital Economics.

AmCham executive director Camilo Reyes Rodríguez praises recent progress in Colombia/U.S. relations and calls for looming tax reform to attend to the concerns of companies.

These newly pledged funds are on top of the 4 million euros committed by the EU in 2015 for similar work.

“This strike, which lasted 45 days, has been very costly for everyone,” said Colombia President Juan Manuel Santos in announcing the deal reached with the truckers.

Canada's pledge is the latest in a series of international commitments, including a $450 million USD commitment from the United States.

“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.

"If the war continues we'll have to raise taxes to finance it," said Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos.

"We will go back to the state of war” if the peace deal doesn't pass the popular vote, said Santos during the first day of a World Economic Forum event in Medellín.

“Colombians can be sure that, all united, we are going to continue defending to the last centimeter our territory," said Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos.