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ANH hosts meeting to discuss security, community relations

The National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) says it held a meeting with the Ministry of Defense, Interior ministry, police and military forces and industry representatives to improve the scenario in the areas of influence of hydrocarbons projects.

Thursday, October 2nd, 2014
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New threats

New threats

The count dropped this week to 41, above long-term averages and slightly below the recent average, but new threats have appeared with implications for the post-conflict scenario.

Monday, September 29th, 2014
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Perenco responds to protesters in Aguazul

After more than a month of protests from the Tesoro de Bubuy village in Aguazul, Casanare, oil operator Perenco has issued a statement to local media contesting allegations by protesters, which it says are merely a tool to obtain greater concessions from the company despite past agreements.

Monday, September 29th, 2014
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Peace Process week of September 22: Government releases agreement drafts

In an about face, the government released the draft texts of the three agreements reached thus far with the Farc in Havana, Cuba, in a move to silence critics of the peace process.

Thursday, September 25th, 2014
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Government signs agreement in Putumayo, blockades lifted

The Interior Ministry has signed a series of agreements with Putumayo residents, who have agreed to lift blockades and stop protests that have dogged the region for more than two months. The agreement followed a tentative accord two weeks ago.

Wednesday, September 24th, 2014
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Guerrilla ramping up attacks against oil workers

An attack that left two oil contractors working on a section of the Coveñas/Caño Limón pipeline dead underscores an alarming increase in attacks not only against the oil industry’s infrastructure, but its workers as well.

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014
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Nasty business

Nasty business

The count jumped 12% this week to 46, above recent and long-term averages, but, except for a particularly bad incident, the increase was mostly Armed Forces activity.

Monday, September 22nd, 2014
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Peace Process week of September 15: A time for pause

The 28th round of talks finished at the end of last week, while a national forum for victims included commentary from Colombians displaced by the conflict and living around the world.

Thursday, September 18th, 2014
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Another direct attack on an installation

Another direct attack on an installation

The count increased to 41 this week, above recent and long-term averages, but the story was a direct attack on the electrical substation of a field.

Monday, September 15th, 2014
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Peace Process week of September 8: Second group of victims in Havana

The second group of 12 victims of Colombia’s armed conflict addressed the peace talks in Havana, calling for a bilateral cease fire and that justice, but not revenge, is served.

Thursday, September 11th, 2014
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