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The lightest peace news month in 2023 meant Colombians focused on other issues, specifically the regional elections that took place on the 29^th of October. These could impact President Gustavo Petro’s ability to implement whatever agreements he manages to achieve. UPDATE: On Thursday, November 2, 2023 the High Peace Commissioner Danilo Rueda reported that the ELN were responsible for the kidnapping of Luis Manuel Diaz, father of Colombian international footballer Luis Diaz. This violates the spirit if not the letter of the peace talks (which Rueda’s social media post highlights) so for now we can only say that the impact on the process is unpredictable.

The Union of Oil Workers (USO), the labor union representing employees of Ecopetrol, expressed strong disapproval regarding the announced cuts in exploration and production areas, which they deem vital for the company’s operations.

During the VI Oil, Gas, and Energy Summit, Daniel Ferreiro, CEO of Parex, shared insights into the company’s strategic focus on Colombia and its engagement with tax works initiatives.

The VI Oil, Gas, and Energy Summit provided a platform for Jorge Iván González, Director of National Planning (DNP), and Mauricio Cardenas, former Minister of Finance (MinHacienda), to delve into the crucial topics of energy transition, its financing, and the role of the petroleum sector in this process.

Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Omar Andrés Camacho, talked about the cancellation of the Canacol and EPM gas deal. Analyst gave their opinion as well.

The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) reported oil production figures for August 2023.

The VI Oil, Gas, and Energy summit brought together industry experts to delve into the implementation of the energy transition at a regional level.

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) is expected to hold an extraordinary board meeting.

A new survey by the Colombian Coal Association (Fenalcarbón) has found that most Colombians believe the country is not prepared for the end of coal mining.

Colombian car sales continued to fall in September.