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CEO Felipe Bayón spoke about what he expects from the new Labor Agreement that it will soon negotiate with the USO.

The USO confirmed that a new list of demands for Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) is ready, four years after the last Collective Labor Agreement was signed.

We have been very concerned about the civil disobedience caused by the ANH’s seismic investigation in Boyacá. There was a public hearing last Friday to discuss the situation and well-known industry figure, Jaime Checa attended. He brought back this report (with photos) which only deepens our concern.

Asojuntas; an association dedicated to defending the rights of locals in El Morro village (Casanare), announced blockades at Equion’s facilities, arguing that the company is allegedly implementing fracking.

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) and Equion spoke about the development of successful programs in departments like Casanare and Putumayo, among others. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.

Once again, the Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers (Acipet) spoke out, setting the record straight on oil activities, this time in Boyacá.

EITI Colombia chose the municipality of Muzo (Boyacá) to host an accountability session, highlighting positive results.

The Chamber of Commerce of Barrancabermeja (CCB) published a report on the oil cluster in the city. The chamber highlighted the cluster’s benefits and its ability to offer services.

The Works for Taxes program is one of the most interesting ideas by the Colombian Government that we have seen in a long time. This program began with several projects and a large budget approved by the Superior Council of Fiscal Policy (CONFIS).

The companies spoke about successful projects that have benefited communities in the departments of Huila, Arauca and Casanare, among others. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.