Judicial

The National Federation of Business Merchants (Fenalco) announced it will file a nullity lawsuit against Decree 234 of 2026, arguing the government exceeded its regulatory powers by changing collective bargaining rules without congressional approval. The group also requested provisional suspension of the decree pending resolution.

March 24, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Ecopetrol shares dropped 4.96% to $2,680 on the Colombia Stock Exchange on March 24, as the board debates Ricardo Roa's future as president after his imputation for alleged influence peddling. The USO union threatened a national strike if he is not removed. Analysts criticize the timing amid high oil prices.

The Superintendency of Companies has called a public hearing for January 22, 2026, to assess the recognition in Colombia of judicial orders issued by a Canadian court in the insolvency proceedings of Canacol Energy Ltd. and its subsidiaries. The agency ordered notifications to creditors and interested parties regarding submitted memorials and a financing agreement under review.

January 14, 2026 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Jaime Alberto Cabal, president of Fenalco, filed a lawsuit with the State Council to temporarily strike down the decree raising the minimum wage by 23% this year. He argues the measure lacks technical backing and violates the legal framework. He warns it could lead to the loss of 772,340 jobs and the closure of numerous small and medium enterprises.

The Superior Court of Cartagena revoked the tutela that prevented the Cartagena Refinery from paying $1.3 trillion in IVA for fuel imports between 2022 and 2024. This ruling could lead to account seizures and impact 47% of refining capacity. The decision states that a tutela is not the appropriate mechanism to challenge the administrative act.

December 05, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

The San Miguel Court of Appeals unanimously upheld a ruling requiring the San Ramón Municipality to pay 30 million pesos to a teacher assaulted by a student in 2023. The educator suffered severe facial fractures in the attack at a municipal high school. The decision underscores the employer's failure to protect the worker's integrity.