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Colombia’s government announced Lena Yanina Estrada Asito as the new Minister of Environment (MinAmbiente), replacing Susana Muhamad.

The controversy surrounding the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce (SIC) and its inspection of Naturgas over rising tariffs, President Gustavo Petro has once again defended the agency’s director, Cielo Rusinque.

The Casa de Nariño is set to unveil eight new ministers who will accompany President Gustavo Petro through the remainder of his term, including a new MinEnergia and a new MinAmbiente.

The rising cost of gas in Colombia sparked concern among industry leaders and policymakers, who warn of both immediate and long-term consequences for consumers and businesses.

Colombia’s Minister of Mines and Energy (MinEergia), Omar Andrés Camacho, sparked controversy by dismissing fracking projections in the country as mere “astrology.”

Colombia’s Mining and Energy Planning Unit (UPME) released its latest study, Natural Gas Supply Plan 2023-2038, outlining potential supply challenges and the urgent need for new infrastructure to secure the country’s energy future.

Following the release of the 2025 Financial Plan by the Ministry of Finance (MinHacienda), experts have adjusted their projections on how fluctuations in oil prices impact Colombia’s national income.

Propacífico, a non-profit organization focused on the development of southwestern Colombia, continues to advocate for key infrastructure projects to ensure energy reliability and social progress in the region.

The Minister of Finance (MinHacienda), Diego Guevara, provided the first insights into the upcoming tax reform proposed by the Petro administration.

The Director of Colombia’s National Planning Department (DNP), Alexander López, raised alarms over CoP$16T in missing royalties.