President Santos of Colombia was presented with the Wilson Center's Award for Public Service, honoring his commitment to serving the public god by fostering democracy, security, and peace in Colombia.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos received the Wilson Center’s prestigious Award for Public Service in New York City on September 24, 2013, presented at a dinner co-hosted by the Colombian-American Association. Santos was honored for his commitment to serving the public good by fostering democracy, security, and peace in Colombia.
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