The move is part of a plan to make the kingdom a global logistics hub, and build ports, rail and road networks.
As the government fails to expand the economy to accommodate its growing population, youth unemployment has soared.
Colombia has been rocked by demonstrations since April after a proposed tax hike that morphed into a mass movement.
Experts say little can be done to mitigate immediate danger but urge Joe Biden to take up ambitious, long-term strategy.
Several senior officials replaced for ‘incompetence and irresponsibility’ in their efforts to stop the spread of COVID.