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Warming up before the truce

Warming up before the truce

Security and Public OrderIncidents near areas of interest to the oil and gas industry were up this week at 30 above recent but below long-term averages.

Sunday, December 15th, 2013
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After a prolonged silence, government puts Tauramena referendum on the agenda

The government engaged a multi-pronged push back against a public referendum that looks to reject oil production near municipal water sources in Tauramena, Casanare which included ministers and Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) president Javier Gutiérrez.

Thursday, December 12th, 2013
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Non-Armed-Forces reported incidents on a (slight) rise

Non-Armed-Forces reported incidents on a (slight) rise

If it feels like the guerrilla have been more active (despite the Farc’s recent announcement of a truce) that is the reality. The graph shows our proxy for guerrilla activity: incidents not reported by the Armed Forces.

Thursday, December 12th, 2013
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Peace Process week of December 9: Farc declare unilateral cease fire for Christmas (sort of)

Just a day after a devastating attack on a police station in Inzá, Cauca that left eight dead, the Farc announced in Havana, Cuba a unilateral ceasefire for 30 days starting December 15, but said that more attacks could come before it goes into effect.

Thursday, December 12th, 2013
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Accusations fly due to ANH data loss

A national newspaper has published alarming findings that accuse the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) of allegedly of losing 60% of the technical and geographical data gleaned over the last 13 years due to problems in the migration of database that housed the information.

Thursday, December 12th, 2013
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November CSR wrap: Fighting cancer, highways, recycling, gym facilities and more

A selection of statements and stories on different oil companies’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs that made local press during November/December.

Wednesday, December 11th, 2013
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