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Detractors and defenders of fracking gave their opinion on this technique in afact-based debate.

The Alianza Colombia Libre de Fracking (ACLF) made a complaint against ConocoPhillips (NYSE: COP), saying the company is carrying out fracking activities.

The National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) participated in a forum to discuss the Valuation of Environmental Services, and oil spills were reported in different oil producing regions. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.

The National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) ruled on a request from the oil company Maurel & Prom to carry out exploration activities in the country.

The government showed its commitment to comply with the Paris Agreement and increase eco-friendly initiatives in Colombia, but oil spills in Nariño and Magdalena were a cause for concern among the locals.

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) reported that oil taps in the Quililí field have led to oil spills that are threatening local water sources, and communities in Santander denounced environmental damage to their territories. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Eco summary.

Anti-oil and mining referendums continue in different regions of the country and it is affecting mining and oil projects. Arbeláez and Pijao carried out these legal mechanisms to allow or reject the development of the mining and oil industry in their territories. As expected, the results were negative for the sectors.

The National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) granted an environmental license to Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) to develop offshore activities in front of La Guajira. The ANLA explained this decision.

During the Hydrocarbons Forum that took place in Yopal (Casanare,) former President Álvaro Uribe and his five pre-candidates for the presidency made recommendations to achieve a more sustainable and progressive oil activity in Colombia.

Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) helped rebuild reefs in the departments of Sucre, Nariño and Magdalena, but oil spills in Casanare affected the fauna and flora of the department. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco Summary.