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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.

The political scandal that saw President Petro's coalition implode and the de facto suspension of the reform process was little more than a tremor on the Colombian Richter scale. Now the earth is properly moving.

Former presidential candidate Óscar Iván Zuluaga faces charges related to a $1.6 million payment from the disgraced Brazilian company.

Things can get worse, much worse. But as Duque’s four year term comes towards a close, there is a practical consensus in Colombia that things could have been much better.

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

"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.