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SIMON ROMERO/ Colombia's coastal city of Santa Marta was the scene for the sudden reconciliation between the two ideologically opposed leaders. The meeting's tone was conciliatory perhaps because of the economic damage to both countries caused by recent tensions. Trade between Colombia and Venezueladropped more than 30% in 2009, after Venezuela imposed restrictions on Colombian imports. There were agreements to restore relations, improve border patrols and to plan for repayments of $800 million owed to Colombian companies.
