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The union published its list of demands for Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) subsidiary, Cenit. Here are the details.

The union spoke about ongoing protests in the department of Arauca, between workers, communities, Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) and its Cenit subsidiary.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the government spoke about the current situation of Venezuelans in the Catatumbo region, and how it has affected the Colombian post-conflict process.

In his most recent Op-ed, the President of the Colombian Association of Petroleum Engineers (Acipet), Carlos Leal, questioned environmentalists ‘fight’ in Colombia.

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) has managed to report good financial and operational results in recent years, leaving good dividends for the Colombian state and its shareholders. However, security issues are putting the firm on alert.

Christoph Harnisch, delegate of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Colombia, spoke about the long road that the government has ahead, before being able to enter an actual post-conflict process.

Local authorities started a security strategy to deal with gasoline smuggling issues in Tibu (Norte de Santander). This caused disturbances in the area and affected Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) performance.

The Farc political party said that it will defend its place at the House of Representatives, despite the fact that leader ‘Jesus Santich’ left the country weeks ago.

The union spoke about the protests in the department of Arauca, urging the government and Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) to resume negotiations.

The guerrilla asked for yet another bilateral ceasefire, just when attacks to national oil infrastructure have started to intensify.