The firms spoke about their projects in Huila, Antioquia and Meta. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.
A decree currently analyzed by the Colombian President’s office would empower indigenous communities to approve or deny permits to develop industry projects in their territories.
The oil sector in Colombia faces a lot of uncertainty because of social unrest. Those against the industry argue that it does not contribute to rural development, but a study by the Colombian Petroleum Association (ACP) shows the opposite.
The union spoke about the strike that workers are currently developing at Occidental de Colombia’s (OXY) wells in Arauca, and called for the company to respect the Collective Labor Convention (CCT).
GeoPark (NYSE: GPRK), Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) and Equion gave a positive report on their social investment projects in Casanare and Meta. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.
The union gave an update on the negotiations it recently started with the companies.
The company spoke about the blockades that took place in El Tambo village (Tolima), after locals argued an alleged breach of agreements by the company. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.
The post-conflict process is starting in Colombia and this represents many challenges to overcome. The country needs everyone’s participation in this important stage. Rafael Pardo, counselor for the post-conflict, spoke on this topic.
Local journalists insist on the fact that resources from the General System of Royalties (SGR) that are given to Casanare’s government need to be monitored, arguing that there are clear signs of corruption. These and other stories in our periodic Royalties summary.
The union spoke about the successful start of the negotiations with Fepco and HV Services, and said that as a result of the companies’ willingness to come to an agreement, negotiations between the three parties will take place at the same time.
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