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March 3, 2026
Why Should Energy Companies Finance Emergency with an Additional 2%?
Vanguardia
Environmental attorney María Camila Aponte was featured in an article by Vanguardia for her analysis of Decree 0177 of 2026, which requires power generation companies in Colombia to contribute an additional 2 percent of their gross sales to support the government's response to the emergency caused by severe flooding in the northern part of the country. The measure applies to hydroelectric and thermoelectric plants located in affected river basins and aims to ensure immediate resources for crisis management.
"It seems more like a form of tax, since it is mandatory for all companies in the affected basins, without direct compensation and intended to finance a public expenditure," she stated. "All decrees undergo automatic constitutional review by the court, which guarantees their immediate examination."
READ: Why Should Energy Companies Finance Emergency with an Additional 2%?
"It seems more like a form of tax, since it is mandatory for all companies in the affected basins, without direct compensation and intended to finance a public expenditure," she stated. "All decrees undergo automatic constitutional review by the court, which guarantees their immediate examination."
READ: Why Should Energy Companies Finance Emergency with an Additional 2%?