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flag Colombia calls Ecuador’s oil fee hike an act of aggression, escalating a trade conflict.

flag Colombia has condemned Ecuador’s decision to raise oil transit fees from $3 to $30 per barrel, calling it an act of aggression amid a worsening trade conflict. flag The fee hike, effective January 23, 2026, affects over 12,000 barrels daily through a key pipeline, adding millions in costs. flag The move follows Ecuador’s imposition of a 30% tariff on Colombian imports, met with reciprocal tariffs and suspended electricity exports. flag Tensions stem from border security concerns, including drug trafficking and violence, though Colombia reports record cocaine seizures. flag Both nations face economic strain, with trade valued at $2.3 billion last year.

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