The Nostalgic Shareholder Assemblies

TL;DR

Shareholder assemblies were once significant events, covered by economic reporters and featured in major newspapers.
Companies like Coltejer, Fabricato, Enka, Suramericana, Cementos Argos, Banco Industrial Colombiano, Nacional de Chocolates, and Empresas Públicas de Medellín held assemblies that were considered important economic happenings.
These past assemblies involved active participation from shareholders, who felt a connection to the companies and questioned management.
Current assemblies are often virtual or hybrid, discreet, and lack media coverage or public debate.
This shift may be due to changes in journalism, corporate communication strategies, or a national focus on political power over economic decision-making.
The silence of corporate assemblies means a loss of public understanding and the ability to question decisions affecting workers, suppliers, and communities.

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