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Ecopetrol board to decide Ricardo Roa's future on March 30
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Ecopetrol's board will meet on March 30 to decide if Ricardo Roa remains CEO amid judicial probes and pressure from the USO union and President Gustavo Petro. Four of nine members backed his dismissal in Tuesday's meeting, with no decision reached. The oil workers' union USO threatens strike if he is not removed.
Colombia's Ministry of Finance reported that Foreign Affairs, Education and Health had the highest budget executions at the end of February 2026, at 16%, 14.4% and 13.3% respectively. The overall average across sectors was 10.4%. Science, Technology and Innovation, Sports and Housing lagged with 2.7%, 2.5% and 1%.
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Bodytech has launched Expedición Bodytech 2026, a racing circuit expecting over 20,000 runners across several Colombian cities. The first event took place recently in Bucaramanga, featuring distances of 3K, 6K, 12K, and an 18K option in other locations.
GOU Payments, a Grupo Aval company, has received certification from Banco de la República to operate in the Bre-B instant payments system. The approval verifies its technological, operational, and security capabilities for 24/7 instant payments. The fintech aims to boost financial inclusion in Colombia.
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The Macallan whisky brand announced a partnership with Handshake Speakeasy bar to create exclusive cocktail experiences across Latin America. Colombia hosts a key event on March 26 at Boulevardier in Bogotá.
Police in Neiva captured two men aged 32 and 24 in flagrante delicto for illegal firearms possession after a chase starting in barrio Galán. The suspects discarded a gun during the flight and were intercepted in barrio Centro.
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National Police in Neiva arrested a man known as ‘Maycol’ in flagrante delicto during a raid in San Martín neighborhood. Authorities found 80 doses of bazuco in his possession. He had prior records for drug trafficking and personal injuries.
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