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I was in Canada over the year-end holidays and got to spend a lot of time watching television sports (a favorite pastime). That also meant I watched a lot of commercials which, these days, means watching a lot of ads for the Trans Mountain Pipeline.

Oil prices had a volatile behavior during 2018, reaching up to US$90 per barrel, but these ended the year in a range close to US$50. What are the expectations for this year? Experts analyzed this important metric.

The Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda) surprised Colombians with the idea of selling 8.9% of Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) shares to cover the country’s fiscal deficit. Opinions on the matter are still divided.

The National Agency of Environmental Licenses (ANLA) ruled on the requirements to grant an environmental license to the ‘Gangori Production Area’ project in the department of Meta.

The ELN attacked the TransAndino pipeline in Nariño, while Colombians took the streets of Bogotá and Medellin to demand peace. Here are the details.

Amerisur Resources Plc announced reserves, and gave an operational and production update for its two core regions of Colombia. The company announced its 2019 work program in the country.

A ruling from the Supreme Court has companies wondering what could happen next, as it ordered Ocensa to financially compensate those who were affected by the ELN’s attack in the Machuca Village (Antioquia).

The Orinoquia Regional Vice Presidency (VRO) of Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) reported its production in the first weeks of January 2019, with excellent results.

President Duque announced the reactivation of capture orders against the ELN’s delegation, after the armed group claimed responsibility for attacking the Police Academy in Bogotá. How will this affect the Colombian economy?