The president of the Colombian Association of Entrepreneurs (ANDI), Bruce Mac Master, catalogued Colombia’s labor panorama as “pessimistic.”
The union has advocated for solidarity towards industry workers in these difficult times, yet sent a statement to the Constitutional Court rejecting the Decree that creates the so-called “Solidarity Tax”.
Colombia is still an attractive destination for foreign investment, despite falling commodity prices and the Covid-19 crisis.
Communities are protesting at Ecopetrol’s (NYSE:EC) Casabe field, denouncing alleged irregularities in the award of a transportation contract in the departments of Antioquia and Bolivar.
The union spoke about the government’s response to the crisis, calling for “more humane policies.”
The guerrilla announced a six-day armed strike in Southern Bolivar. Here are the details.