The Police reported the capture of two gangs dedicated to this crime. The criminals operated in the departments of Santander, Antioquia and Meta. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.
The union welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Labor (MinTrabajo), to fine Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) for an alleged violation of trade union rights.
The union welcomed the decision of the Ministry of Labor (MinTrabajo), to fine Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) for an alleged violation of trade union rights.
The Administrative Court of Casanare made a decision on El Portón project. Communities took legal action against this project and Gran Tierra Energy (TSX: GTE) had to stop activities there some months ago. However, a new chapter is beginning in this process.
The dispute between Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC), its outsourced workers and the USO is ongoing, affecting activities at Barrancabermeja’s refinery and Reficar.
Certainly, one of this year’s top stories so far has been the resumption of attacks by the ELN after the end-of-year truce. But after a particularly violent first week, things have settled down somewhat.
The union spoke about the measures that are being planned to improve the labor situation in the industry.
The Army and the Police reported successful operations in the departments of Norte de Santander, Casanare and Santander. The development of these and other stories in our periodic Security summary.
The union referred to Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) management decision to suspend contracts in the department.
Last week there was a minor flurry about an American thinktank putting Colombia on a list of ‘risky’ spots for petroleum investments. Timely, considering our article tying to quantify ‘risk’ which was really quantifying ‘impact’. I think it was overdone, but it still got me thinking about what risks are the most relevant.
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