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Colombia orders Uber to cease ride-hailing, cites competition rules violation

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'This decision reflects an act of censorship and infringes on the Inter American Convention on Human Rights, which has already condemned attempts to block Uber for violating the neutrality of the web, liberty of expression and freedom of internet.'

Colombia on Friday ordered Uber to cease its ride-hailing operations in the Andean country, effective immediately, after a judge ruled the company violated competition rules.[BOGOTA] Colombia on Friday ordered Uber to cease its ride-hailing operations in the Andean country, effective immediately, after a judge ruled the company violated competition rules.

Following a lawsuit filed against Uber by COTECH SA, the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce said the U.S. company had breached market rules.The app, however, has existed in a regulatory no-man's land in Colombia. The Technology Ministry deems ride-hailing apps legal while transport authorities say they are against the law.In a statement, the SIC said Uber generated"a significant advantage in the market" by rendering transport services for individuals via its application.

 

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