Energy & Industry: Ecopetrol signed a new six-year collective bargaining agreement with its main union USO, starting Jan. 1, 2026, and also reached 66 deals with other unions covering working conditions, health/education benefits, and diversity initiatives. Security & Politics: Colombia’s ELN announced a unilateral ceasefire from June 20 to June 23, overlapping the June 21 presidential election, saying it will suspend attacks on military forces and calling for free voting without foreign interference. Labor & Operations: The ELN ceasefire lands amid criticism that past pauses let armed groups regroup and strengthen rural control—an issue voters are watching closely. Biometrics & Public Safety: The U.S. State Department is moving to buy Clearview AI facial recognition licenses for Colombian police units via a foreign law enforcement assistance program, reigniting debate over biometric surveillance. Logistics & Travel Tech: LATAM Airlines partnered with Meili to let travelers book car rentals directly inside LATAM’s website and app, aiming to cut third-party redirects and boost loyalty integration. Electrification Trend: A survey of executives across 18 countries found 90% expect operations to be largely electrified by 2035, with Colombia included among surveyed markets. Construction & Supply Chains: A Chinese scaffolding supplier says it’s expanding one-stop scaffolding supply services for Middle East and South America, explicitly naming Colombia among the growth markets.