La Cortez Energy, Inc.

is an exploration stage international energy company, headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia that focuses on the oil and gas industry in South America. We have begun to invest in oil and gas exploration and production ("E&P") opportunities initially in Colombia. Later, we will extend our focus to other South American countries.

We have established an operating branch of our Company in Colombia, and our headquarter offices in Bogotá, Colombia, to more efficiently direct our business efforts in the region.

2010-03-04

La Cortez Energy Closes Acquisition of Avante Petroleum Colombia Limited and Concurrent $10MM Financing

La Cortez Energy Closes Acquisition of Avante Petroleum Colombia Limited and Concurrent $10MM Financing

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2010-02-18

La Cortez Energy Announces Upcoming Participation in RBC Conference

La Cortez Energy, Inc. ("La Cortez" or the "Company") (OTC: LCTZ), an early stage oil and gas exploration and production company currently pursuing business in Colombia, is pleased to announce that Mr. Andres Gutierrez Rivera, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be participating in a Emerging Companies panel discussion during the RBC CAPITAL MARKETS' SOUTH AMERICAN ENERGY SYMPOSIUM, taking place at Le Meridien King Eduard Hotel (Sovereign Ballroom), in Toronto, Canada, on Thursday, February 18th, at 1:30 PM.

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2009-12-03

La Cortez Energy Announces Signing of a Letter of Intent to Acquire Avante Petroleum Colombia Limited

Avante Holds Interests in fields covering 11,535 acres in Catatumbo region in northeast Colombia. Avante to invest $2.5 - $5.0 million in La Cortez in connection with the acquisition.

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