According to the UN, the environmental emergency in La Lizama was not “big” in comparison with others that occurred in Colombia and Latin America. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.
The period of Juan Manuel Santos as president is about to end. German Arce, Minister of Mines and Energy, reported on investment results over the last eight years.
President-elect, Ivan Duque, spoke about some of his plans in the Collegiate Body for Administration and Decision (OCAD) and other key issues in a meeting with mayors of the country’s municipalities.
Through a resolution, Tolima’s Regional Autonomous Corporation (Cortolima) confirmed that it will no longer give permits for mining activities.
President-elect, Ivan Duque, announced that Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) CFO, María Fernanda Suárez, will be the new Minister of Mines and Energy (MinMinas).
Late yesterday afternoon, Parex (TSX:PXT) issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors had decided to “initiate a formal process to explore, review and evaluate strategic repositioning alternatives with a view to enhancing shareholder value.”