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El Niño-driven power rationing could cost $30.7 trillion, 1.6% of GDP
La RepúblicaLO·CO·about 16 hours ago
Two bulletins read together reveal that the 2026 El Niño did not create but exposed Colombia's structural energy vulnerabilities, likely including grid fragility and dependence on hydroelectric power. The piece critiques President Petro's electric legacy, suggesting policy failures amplified the crisis. The exact scope of outages or economic impact remains unspecified.