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The leftist president said his government would provide loans to those who take up his offer to return home and enlist in one of its programs to start a business.

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House: Colombia agrees to accept deported migrants; US drops tariff threat but maintains other penalties for now.

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's president decrees emergency powers to restore order in coca region wracked by rebel combat.