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The resolution brings an end to the long-running corruption and bribery saga surrounding Corficolombiana and Odebrecht's illicit attempts to gain favor with officials overseeing the Ruta del Sol 2 highway project.

In his speech, Yepes exposes links between Gilinski, Daniel Quintero, & convict Alex Vernot.

The Mexicans face new and very different challenges, which offer both risks and opportunities.

Attorney General Néstor Humberto Martínez said that “we have absolute certainty” that the man arrested is responsible for the attack.

From Odebrecht and the Panama Papers to court and Congress officials accepting bribes, Colombians are increasingly fed up with their nation's pervasive corruption.

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.

Luis Gustavo Moreno Rivera, who was Colombia's national director of anti-corruption, allegedly took a $10,000 USD bribe during a meeting in South Florida.

The eight suspects now in custody will be prosecuted for terrorism, homicide, kidnapping, theft, and conspiracy, said the attorney general.

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

Santos campaign manager Roberto Prieto denied the claims, saying that "never have I even shared a coffee" with the man who allegedly took the bribe.