Since I was a minister of commerce 20 years ago, we were dreaming of having free trade with the U.S., and this has become a reality today, here in Cartagena, and right here where not so many years ago, about 10 to 12 years, that Plan Colombia was launched.

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But rising incomes and tax revenues have also helped Mr Blagojevich, who is now dreaming of offering universal free kindergarten.

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