Ecopetrol Strike Risk Diminishes Following CEO's Departure
The risk of a strike at Ecopetrol, Colombia's largest oil company, has decreased after the removal of CEO Ricardo Roa. The decision came after the company's board meetings and amid investigations into Roa's alleged misconduct, including influence peddling and campaign finance violations. The oil workers' union, USO, which represents about 5,000 workers, had threatened a strike unless Roa was removed. With Roa's departure, the union has backed off from its strike plans, allowing Ecopetrol to focus on its operations and strategic goals.