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Peace Summary week of November 4: Agreement on political participation

Since May the peace talks in Havana have yet to render any solid agreements, but this week Farc and government negotiators announced common ground on the second of five agenda points: political participation.

Thursday, November 7th, 2013
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A disturbing lack of security in Caquetá

A disturbing lack of security in Caquetá

Incidents near areas of interest to the oil and gas industry were back down this week to 29 below recent and long-term averages. Non-Armed Forces incidents were slightly above average at 17%. This is our indicator of increased guerrilla-initiated activity. Despite this, our 4-week Moving Average incident count was up to 33.5 but the 52 week average was down but essentially unchanged at 34.0 incidents per week.

Sunday, November 3rd, 2013
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Peace Summary week of October 28: Welcome to election season

This week the political party of former President Alvaro Uribe chose its candidate for next year’s presidential election and already the dialogue in the media seems to be between President Juan Manuel Santos and Óscar Iván Zuluaga, representing Uribe’s ideology, adding another layer of complexity to the peace negotiations.

Thursday, October 31st, 2013
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Emergencies due to crude leaks in 2013 could double 2012 count

A perfect storm of terrorist attacks on oil infrastructure in Caquetá, Putumayo and Meta along with extended mining and agricultural strikes have contributed to a 43% increase in emergencies stemming from crude leaks in January to September 2013, compared to all of 2012.

Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
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If you cannot beat them at the bargaining table…

If you cannot beat them at the bargaining table…

Incidents near areas of interest to the oil and gas industry were up significantly to 42 this week well above recent and long-term averages and the highest level since March. As well, non-Armed Forces incidents were slightly above average at 17%. This is our indicator of increased guerrilla-initiated activity. Correspondingly, our 4-week Moving Average incident count was up to 32 but the 52 week average was essentially unchanged at 34.2 incidents per week.

Sunday, October 27th, 2013
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Peace Summary week of Oct 21: Referendum moves forward

Colombia’s Senate approved this week a bill to allow the proposed referendum to accept an eventual peace agreement with the Farc on the same day of legislative or presidential elections.

Thursday, October 24th, 2013
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“Black October” in Arauca due to guerilla attacks

“Black October” in Arauca due to guerilla attacks

Law enforcement and officials from the Arauca Department held an extraordinary meeting of the region’s security council to analyze the wave of terrorist activity which has fell upon the department.

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013
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Authorities to create taskforce to combat increased targeting of energy infrastructure

After a rise in terrorist activities targeting energy infrastructure, kidnappings and extortion in Eastern Colombia the national police, Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) and the Attorney General’s office have signed a cooperation agreement to combat the rise in security threats.

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013
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Majority of oil producers say blockade restrictions a primary concern

A total of 46 oil producers in Colombia, roughly 70% of the industry, say that operational restrictions from community blockades are a primary concern when operating in the country.

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013
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Targeting the energy industry

Targeting the energy industry

Incidents near areas of interest to the oil and gas industry were essentially unchanged at 31 consistent with the recent experience but slightly below the long-term average. However, non-Armed Forces incidents were above average at 19%. This is our indicator of increased guerrilla-initiated activity. Correspondingly, our 4-week Moving Average incident count was stable at 29.5 but the 52 week average dropped slightly to 34.3 incidents per week.

Sunday, October 20th, 2013
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