Eastern Colombia had been land that time forgot, off the map in terms of development. Then came the news that oil had been discovered and everything changed. The Canadian company Pacific Rubiales, which specializes in the exploration, development and production of heavy crude oil and natural gas, has moved in, with promises of high paying jobs with benefits and development. But the actual picture is not so rosy. Workers are struggling to claim their rights, fighting both the company and repression by authorities in cahoots with management. teleSUR