Hydrocarbons industry rejects the violation of human rights during violent takeover in oil field in Caquetá

The companies in the hydrocarbons industry, represented in the Colombian Association of Oil and Gas (ACP), reject and strongly condemn the acts of violence and human rights violations recorded in the Capella A field (Ombú Block) located in the Pozos village of the municipality of San Vicente del Caguán (Caquetá), after 40 days of blockades, which have constituted criminal acts.

The violent takeover, which endangers the life and integrity of eight workers and dozens of police officers, was recorded this Thursday, March 2, at 5:50 a.m. 

From the Association, we make an urgent call to the national Government to intervene immediately in defense of human rights and restore public order, thus guaranteeing and preserving the right to life of the people who are still in the field and its surroundings, and to prevent irreparable environmental damage caused by fires set in the facilities, especially with around 24,000 barrels of oil stored.

The oil and gas industry expresses sincere condolences to the family of the police officer who, according to information from the authorities, died amid these acts of violence, instigated by those who took over the field. Life is sacred, and nothing justifies these actions. We reiterate our solidarity with the workers and affected individuals.