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Despite a major oil spill and below-target production, Ecopetrol reported its best quarterly results in four years amid higher oil prices.

The environmental harm is ongoing, and Ecopetrol’s response to the catastrophe has drawn widespread criticism.

"Ecopetrol emphatically rejects these illegal actions," said the oil company.

Repairs have not been completed due to “continued harassment by firing helicopters” and “anti-personnel mines,” said Ecopetrol.

On top of the environmental and health risks, Ecopetrol said that 617 wells are out of commission and oil output is down by more than 20,000 barrels per day.