Ecopetrol's Board Announced Who Will Be the Interim President After Roa's Temporary Departure

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Ecopetrol's Board approved a 30-day unpaid leave for President Ricardo Roa Barragán, starting May 28, 2026.
Juan Carlos Hurtado Parra, Executive Vice President of Hydrocarbons, has been appointed interim president.
Hurtado Parra has extensive experience in the energy sector, including previous roles at Ecopetrol and TGI.
President Gustavo Petro denied U.S. influence on Ecopetrol's decisions and attributed internal tensions to 'uribistas' and 'cambio radical' political factions.
Ecopetrol stated its business activities will continue according to strategy during Roa's leave.

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