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For weeks now, the Casanare press have been bubbling over Gran Tierra (TSX:GTE) and a block called El Portón.

The National University has been called in to monitor Ecopetrol’s (NYSE: EC) project in the Humadea River, Meta.

Once again, USO showed its concern regarding threats to its members and social leaders. They said a possible alliance between militaries, paramilitaries and corporations might be the reason why the government does not acknowledge or take action in the situation.

Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) is focusing on offshore projects and so the company will develop several projects this year with partners. The NOC will be the operator in one of these.

‘Shocking news’ as one of the biggest newspapers in Colombia wrote an article about ‘Reficar’s wonders,’ and Guamal’s inhabitants said they no longer oppose to Ecopetrol’s presence in the region, so long as the company follows the necessary environmental regulations. The development of these and more stories in our periodic Eco summary.