“Out, out!”: Ecopetrol shareholders boo Ricardo Roa at tense Assembly

The Ecopetrol Shareholders' General Meeting began this Friday amid a tense atmosphere, marked by boos and strong questioning of its president, Ricardo Roa...

“Out, out!”: Ecopetrol shareholders boo Ricardo Roa at tense Assembly

TL;DR

  • Ecopetrol's Shareholders' General Meeting began with a tense atmosphere.
  • President Ricardo Roa was met with boos and protests during his annual report presentation.
  • Minority shareholders led demands for Roa's resignation, citing concerns about company performance and his investigations.
  • Protesters shouted "Out, out!", interrupting the assembly.
  • A proposal to modify the agenda to discuss Roa's continuity was rejected, increasing shareholder dissatisfaction.
  • The assembly continued with ongoing tension and questions about Roa's leadership.