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Miyamoto, which specializes in engineering buildings to withstand earthquakes, operates a project in Pasto and has launched its first South American office in Bogotá.

After more than a half-century of conflict, and in a historic step forward for Colombia's peace process, FARC has disarmed.

"We have agreed that the arms handover will not end tomorrow as had been planned, but instead within 20 days," said President Santos.

The former foreign minister of Colombia and outgoing head of the Colombo American Chamber of Commerce brings 35 years of diplomatic experience to Washington.

While the $450 million USD pledged by Obama has been approved, doubt remains as to whether the same level of assistance will keep arriving over the long term.

"My heart — our heart, the heart of all Colombians — is with the victims of this tragedy," said President Santos.

Replacing César Vallejo, the respected economist Ocampo will be one of the seven board members to vote during the next Banco de la República meeting in March.

"Colombia clearly has a strong grasp on the policy framework needed to enable affordable internet for its population,” says the Alliance for Affordable Internet.

With 24.4 homicides per 100,000 inhabitants in 2016, Colombia reached a level not seen in more than four decades.

Today, in a popular referendum, Colombians voted to reject a peace accord that was set to end 52 years of war with the FARC.