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

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

"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.

STATEMENT BY SECRETARY KERRY Colombia Peace Process I am very pleased to see that the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) have reached major breakthroughs on the outstanding issues in the peace process negotiations:  transitional justice,...

ABOVE:  Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos shakes hands with United States President Barack Obama during a cordial bilateral meeting that they held while the two leaders were attending the Summit of The Americas in Panamá last week. Also attending were Colombian Foreign...