After more than half a century of being a ‘revolutionary’ armed group, Farc will debut into Colombian politics with their own party, which will promote “revolution, peace and democracy.”
The National University of Colombia, together with governmental entities, created a website to show the environmental conflicts in Colombia. Oil, mining, hydroelectric and tourism projects appear on this website.
Equión showed its commitment to El Morro community in Santander, by providing them with the necessary for healthy activities, and Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) raised its local hiring figures by 51% during the last six months. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.
Eduardo Uribe, Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) vice president of Sustainable Development, gave details on the NOC’s projects within the post-conflict process.
The oil industry’s help was paramount after the tragedy that took Mocoa by surprise earlier this month. This and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.
USO rejected Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) administration actions against them, as it denounced “massive” layoffs and persecution of USO’s members and leaders. The Union announced that some of its leaders are now in Cartagena discussing possible measures to face the situation. As usual, they reiterated their commitment to defend workers’ rights.
The department of Putumayo is one with the highest oil activity in the country. The catastrophe of its capital city, Mocoa, has affected many people. The industry announced collaborations for this zone.
Juan Carlos Echeverry gave details on Trogón and Lorito 1; two of Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) most controversial projects in Guamal’s community.
Casanare’s administrative court ruled against Parex Resources (TSX: PXT) over a project in Llanos 29 and the firm says it will contest the decision, even though it has no interest in continuing the project.
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