Electricity, Regulation & Policy, Renewables Dec 6, 2025 12:22 PM
President Gustavo Petro surprised observers on December 5, 2025, by publicly congratulating Grupo Sarmiento, the conglomerate founded by Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo—Colombia's wealthiest individual—following the announcement of a major renewable energy investment. The gesture is notable given Petro's history of criticizing large business groups.
