Following are selected highlights from a report issued by a U.S. Department of Agriculture attache in Colombia:

"The Colombian Truckers' Association is striking in protest of the government's efforts to eliminate their freight rate table, which will make transportation more efficient and affordable.

An estimated 43,000 trucks have been out of circulation, which will affect over 100,000 tonnes of goods, both domestic and imported, and has had a moderate impact on food prices. Port logistics will also be affected and delays are expected as a result." (Reuters)