Energy & Oil Deals: The U.S. and Venezuela are moving to expand energy agreements, with Chevron and Eni among firms set to sign pacts aimed at more than doubling Venezuela’s oil output in under five years. Geothermal Power: Dewhurst Group secured Colombia’s geothermal exploration permit for the Cóndor Paipa project, positioning Paipa/Boyacá as a potential baseload hub. Urban Infrastructure: Bogota Metro Line 1 is set to start carrying passengers on March 15, 2028, after reaching 80% completion. Public Health & Environment: A report found traces of cocaine and related chemicals in water systems serving 11.8 million people across five Colombian cities, raising concerns about illicit production inputs. Regulation & Risk: Colombia’s Council of State set limits on protests that use road blockades, citing harm to operations and the wider population. Industry & Pharma: Caplin One Labs received INVIMA GMP confirmation for an oncology manufacturing scope, strengthening Colombia’s access to high-value cancer medicines. Finance & Payments: Félix Pago raised $200M to scale cross-border transfers and expand into lending and savings. Logistics/Trade: DHL acquired Aero Cargas in Uruguay, expanding freight and forwarding reach in the region. Media/Support: Netflix donated US$186,000 to Colombia’s film sector to support earthquake-affected audiovisual workers.