In a move that could reshape Colombia’s financial landscape, the government has taken a step back from its ambitious plan to boost regional funding. The story behind this decision reveals a delicate dance between supporting local development and avoiding a national financial crisis. Colombia’s regions and cities are hungry for more resources to improve roads, […]
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