María Lorena Gutiérrez, presidenta de Grupo Aval, advierte de riesgos en energía, salud y seguridad en el país
María Lorena Gutierrez, presidente del Grupo Aval Foto: CCI

TL;DR
- Colombia is facing critical pressures in the energy, health, and security sectors.
- There is a need to resolve accumulated debts with EPS and electricity companies.
- A risk of blackout exists due to a gas deficit, with gas now being imported for essential residential demand.
- The country is experiencing a deficit in oil and gas exploration, threatening energy security.
- Significant debts with the electricity sector, estimated at 9 trillion pesos for unpaid subsidies, jeopardize the viability of companies.
- Clear leadership and motivation are crucial for the military and police, as a lack of defined directives impacts their operational understanding.
- The government must establish a clear roadmap for attracting private investment in strategic sectors like infrastructure, housing, and mining-energy.
- The process of reorienting public management and establishing agreements for strategic projects should begin in August of the following year.