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Suarez Takes Helm at Ecopetrol | Colombia News
Carlos Suarez, a lawyer and political ally of President Abelardo de la Espriella, has been unanimously elected chair of Ecopetrol’s board — a move signaling deep political influence over the nation’s largest oil company. Replacing Luis Felipe Henao, Suarez brings crisis management expertise but also sparks controversy over cronyism, especially as he co-founded “Defensores de la Patria” with the president. His appointment comes amid sweeping leadership changes at Ecopetrol, including the ousting of executives tied to rival political factions — all while the company faces urgent challenges like…
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