TIME Influential: Juan Manuel Santos

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Juan Manuel Santos

Shakira, who wrote the narrative honoring Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, has worked closely with the politician for the Barefoot and ALAS foundations, which helps provide quality education to countless of kids in their native country. The pop star states in her Time article, “In Colombia, we dream of a future of progress, prosperity and peace. By focusing on education, I believe President Santos is on the right track to make that dream a reality.”

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