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USO rejects CABE’s alleged privatization

The Union said that it will do whatever it takes to stop Tibu’s hospital privatization, and denounced the fact that Armed Forces ‘violently forced’ protesters to leave CABE’s facilities when they were peacefully demanding a better health system.

Monday, May 15th, 2017
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“Damage generated by ELN is irreversible”: Corponor

The ELN attacked the Coveñas Caño Limón pipeline three times during the past couple of months, generating irreparable damage in Norte de Santander’s rural municipalities. Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) says it responded to the incidents in a timely manner. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Eco Summary.

Wednesday, May 10th, 2017
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Ecopetrol’s bet on Colombia’s education

The NOC will develop different projects in Colombia’s territories, especially in the education sector where the ‘Zero Illiteracy’ program is taking place, and will soon develop a joint agreement with Santander’s University to boost the country’s regional human capital. These and other Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) stories in our periodic summary.

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
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Gran Tierra talks about ‘El Portón’

The company spoke about ‘El Portón’ project, which has generated protests and court actions by La Union (Casanare) inhabitants.

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017
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USO denounces threats to social leaders

The Union asked the Attorney General to investigate threats to social leaders that have denounced alleged criminal activities by the mining industry in Colombia, and rejected the latest attack to the Coveñas-Caño Limon pipeline in Norte de Santander.

Monday, May 1st, 2017
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Senate approves Farc’s political party

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.”

Thursday, April 27th, 2017
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Environmental conflicts

Environmental conflicts

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.

Thursday, April 27th, 2017
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April closes with a positive balance on CSR projects

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.

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017
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Ecopetrol’s regional post-conflict strategy

Eduardo Uribe, Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) vice president of Sustainable Development, gave details on the NOC’s projects within the post-conflict process.

Tuesday, April 25th, 2017
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