Fuel smuggling in the border with Venezuela has caused important losses for the Colombian economy. This is how authorities are planning to fix it. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.
The union spoke about the Collective Labor Agreement it recently signed with Fepco Zona Franca and HV Services.
From attacking the Coveñas Caño Limón (CCL) pipeline three times this month, to kidnapping locals in vulnerable areas, the ELN is pushing Colombians’ patience every day. This despite press reports that the government and the guerrilla are still trying to come to the table.
The union spoke about Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) hierarchy, which was supposedly created without their consent.
Colombia is facing moments of great legal uncertainty from citizen participation mechanisms such as prior consultations. The Constitutional Court has just pronounced on this subject and its scope.
The union spoke about the legal measures that it will take to get CPVEN Colombia to negotiate with them.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) denounced a new attack against its oil infrastructure in the department of Boyacá.
Not that the neighboring country has needed excuses for military action at the border, but the ELN just gave them a reason. Here is why.
The oil sector has invested large amounts to improve its operations and be more efficient. The oil transport has not been left behind and the industry is betting on the technological improvements to achieve economic benefits.
Through a ruling, the Constitutional Court said that popular consultations can no longer forbid or decide on the future of industry activities in the regions. Where do communities stand now?