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Return to referendums?

A ruling of the State Council suspending a decree that allows the central government to overrule local governing bodies has brought the issue of public referenda against extractive activities back into the spotlight.

Monday, September 22nd, 2014
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Oil companies might jump ship, says think tank rep

Colombia’s oil and gas sector is suffering from heightened pessimism among investors and lowered trust which could result in private firms abandoning plans or projects in Colombia if no change occurs said Lisa Viscidi, director for energy, climate change and extractive industries with Washington DC based Interamerican Dialogue.

Monday, September 22nd, 2014
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Cracks in the USO-ECP collective bargaining agreement

The 2014-2018 collective bargaining agreement took 40 days of formal negotiation and 15 days to write, and has not yet been in effect for around two weeks, but already conflicts are brewing between Ecopetrol (NYSE:EC) and its largest union the USO.

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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Introducing Fracking Tracking

Introducing Fracking Tracking

Readers will have noticed a number of articles this week and last week on fracking. We decided to keep track of the number of articles we have found and whether they are positive or negative.

Thursday, September 18th, 2014
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MinAmbiente defends fracking, himself

The Minister of Environment Gabriel Vallejo gave one of his longest interviews yet, defended the government’s plan to allow fracking, and countered critics that questioned his environmental credentials in the ministerial role.

Thursday, September 18th, 2014
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