Colombia’s education budget to rise $800m, surpass defense budget: proposal
Colombia has proposed a national education budget that will for the first time surpass that of the defense and police sector, local media reported.
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Colombia has proposed a national education budget that will for the first time surpass that of the defense and police sector, local media reported.
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