COLOMBIA: 2009 sales off 16%; still better than expected

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The Colombian economy endured a mild recession in 2009 and GDP grew just half a point, according to Banco de la República - the central bank. This resulted in car sales not falling as much as forecast late in 2008, after the global credit crunch hit, when pundits predicted a 2009 debacle. Full story...