“Economic Emergency” suspended but energy sector surcharges in limbo

Regulation & Policy    Feb 2, 2026 5:40 AM

Colombia's Constitutional Court suspended President Gustavo Petro's economic emergency decree, halting tax measures targeting petroleum, mining, and other sectors. However, Decree 044 – imposing new levies on electricity generators to finance Air-e – remains in force and is scheduled to take effect February 2, creating legal uncertainty and industry alarm.

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