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High electricity costs nearly close Santa Marta business as Colombia’s energy shift faces reality check

Rising electricity bills in Santa Marta almost forced merchant Hernan Sarmiento to shut down his shop.

Published Apr 22, 2026, 1:26 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Hernan Sarmiento nearly went out of business in the Colombian city of Santa Marta because of astronomical electricity costs. The case serves as a reality check for Colombia’s ambitious energy transition efforts.