Colombia to Gradually Resume Electricity Exports to Ecuador

Colombia announced that it will restart the export of electricity to Ecuador on a gradual, condition‑based schedule. The Ministry of Mines and Energy said the flow will depend on reservoir levels and domestic demand, with daily monitoring to ensure Colombia’s own energy security.

Minister Edwin Palma emphasized the bilateral cooperation, stating, “Vamos a reanudar la cooperación energética con Ecuador… No son tiempos de aislamiento ni de egoísmos. Son tiempos de cooperación, solidaridad e integración entre los pueblos.” The restart aims to alleviate Ecuador’s severe power shortages and strengthen regional energy integration amid upcoming El Niño risks.