Colombia could run out of power for part of 2027: experts say which months blackouts are possible and call for solutions to prevent them

Reports indicate that Colombia could face a partial energy shortage and potential blackouts during a period of 2027, prompting calls for preventative solutions. The situation is linked to the natural climatic phenomenon known as El Niño, which involves the anomalous warming of surface waters in the tropical Pacific Ocean and forms part of the broader El Niño-Southern Oscillation cycle.

Simultaneously, separate international reports note that Pope Leo XIV has announced plans to undergo surgery in the coming days to remove an early-stage lung nodule detected during recent medical examinations. Additional coverage highlights political and religious developments in Peru, where President Keiko Fujimori spoke with Cardinal Carlos Castillo regarding arrangements for a papal visit.