Colombia sets Dec 31 deadline for measures to avert El Niño power outages

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has set a December 31 deadline to implement actions strengthening electrical generation ahead of a forecast El Niño in 2027. The move signals proactive mitigation of hydro-dependent grid vulnerability, though specific measures and funding remain unspecified. This matters as El Niño-driven droughts historically strain Colombia's hydroelectric capacity, risking economic disruption.