Ecopetrol Concede Licencia No Remunerada a Ricardo Roa por Procesos Judiciales
April 6, 2026·4 min
The episode begins with a breaking news announcement about Ecopetrol's board decision to grant an unpaid license to its president, Ricardo Roa. The license is set to take effect from May 28, 2026, for 30 days, and Roa also requested vacation recognition from April 7 to May 27 of that year. Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra, the first deputy and executive vice president of hydrocarbons since November 16, 2025, is appointed as interim president. The hosts, Kelly and Sara Fajardo, confirm the decision and note it has been anticipated for weeks. President Gustavo Petro reacts minutes before the decision is official, stating that Roa, one of his closest allies, is being temporarily removed. Petro claims the decision obeys fear among representatives about the United States' position regarding the judicial scandals surrounding Roa. He says he has never felt an attitude from the U.S. against Colombia's largest company. To justify this, Petro shares a photograph from his visit to the White House, where he appears with Ricardo Roa and other officials posing with President Donald Trump. He posts a message on X, quoting that the photo is very important because of the trap and that it was sent from the office of President Donald Trump's press. The episode repeats key details, such as the license dates and Petro's reaction, emphasizing the political tension. It blends corporate news with presidential commentary, highlighting the intersection of business and government. The format is a news interview segment with hosts discussing updates from correspondents. Recurring themes include judicial processes, U.S.-Colombia relations, and internal corporate governance. Key moments include the initial announcement, the specific license details, Petro's preemptive reaction, and the sharing of the Trump photo. The episode concludes with the ongoing implications of this decision for Ecopetrol and Colombian politics.
