AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoColombia Election Shock: US-backed right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella (“The Tiger”) has narrowly won Colombia’s presidential runoff over Iván Cepeda, with preliminary results showing 49.65% vs 48.7% after nearly all ballots were counted; the margin is under 248,000 votes, and Cepeda and outgoing President Gustavo Petro are already contesting results, setting up a legal standoff over the final certified count. Protests & Security: Thousands of leftist supporters took to the streets in Cali and Bogota, with clashes involving riot police and tear gas, while celebrations erupted in Barranquilla—underscoring how security and the peace process remain central to the industrial and business climate. Energy & Industry Signals: De la Espriella’s agenda points to a tougher line on armed groups and crime, plus market-friendly moves like restarting oil exploration, expanding oil and gas, and cutting taxes/state size—key signals for Colombia’s energy supply chain and investment pipeline. Renewables Deal: NOVVA Group agreed to acquire a 37.8 MWac Colombian solar portfolio from ABO Energy, targeting early 2028 operations and adding momentum to the country’s clean-power buildout.
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