Luis Germán Restrepo Maldonado, 58 years old, president of the packaging union, was murdered in Medellín downtown by a gangster. Restrepo Maldonado was one of the unionist leaders who more defended the Free Trade Agreement with United States before the Congress of that country. President Álvaro Uribe gave him a recognition during the 35th anniversary of Sintraempaques, a packaging company, in November 2009. The authorities are investigating the crime.
President Barack Obama called Colombian elected president Juan Manuel Santos to congratulate his victory to the Nariño House. Obama manifested also his interest in strength the relations between both countries. At the same time, Santos is preparing what is going to be his government after August 7, meeting national personalities and reveling his perspectives over different issues of national concern. 



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