Urgent call for the lifting of de facto actions on hydrocarbon sector operations and for dialogue in Meta

Bogotá, D.C. April 1, 2025. In light of the recent events that have occurred in the department of Meta, which violate the fundamental rights of workers in the sector and affect strategic operations for the energy security of Colombians, the associations of the hydrocarbons sector: ACIEM, ACP, ACIPET, ACGGP, and CAMPETROL call for the lifting of blockades and the proper use of participation mechanisms and the right to social protest, always ensuring peaceful coexistence, the right to work, and the sustainable development of the region and the country.

While we recognize the concerns and rights of the communities, we reiterate that the way to resolve their claims must be through compliance with legal regulations and respectful dialogue. These types of blockades and disruptions, beyond impacting the operation of the sector and its contributions to the country and regions, in terms of job creation, royalties, and other fiscal contributions, also endanger the life and integrity of workers and communities, affect the socioeconomic dynamics of the region, and the well-being of the population.

We urge the communities that are blocking to respect the rights of other citizens and to exercise the participation mechanisms provided for in the Political Constitution of Colombia, within the limits established by law; and to the national government and regional and local authorities to continue urgently leading spaces for negotiation that allow for the restoration of normal activities, within a framework of legality and coordination among all involved actors.

For more information:

ACIEM: Carlos Alberto Espitia, caespitia@aciem.org.com

ACIPET: Valentina Pérez, comunicaciones@acipet.com

ACGGP: Paula Ramírez, comunicaciones@acggp.org

ACP: Diana González, dgonzalez@acp.com.co

CAMPETROL: Ángela Hernández, comunicaciones@campetrol.org

Francisco Santamaría comunicaciones2@campetrol.org