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Alex Johnson of GFC Media Group called the event "a must-attend for anyone wanting to meet and do business with the region’s senior-level market makers."

"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.

"There is still a long way to go," says Transparency International.

Prosecutors have claimed that former senator Otto Bula took a $4.6 million USD bribe to ensure Odebrecht won a bid to build a section of the Ruta del Sol highway.

Garcia was involved in awarding a large road project contract while serving under former President Álvaro Uribe.

Some $11 million of these bribes were made in Colombia, where officials have responded by threatening to void tainted project awards.

Two companies in Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso have interest in taking over Odebrecht's role in the massive Magdalena River project.