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April 15, 2026
CAR Cundinamarca denied extension to Coca-Cola bottler
Portafolio Journalist 04.15.2026 10:21 Updated: 04.15.2026 10:21
TL;DR
- CAR Cundinamarca has hardened water concession conditions for Indega, Coca-Cola's bottler in La Calera.
- Three of seven water springs previously used by Indega have been denied for continued use.
- Water extraction volumes have been reduced from 3.2 to 1.9 liters per second.
- Indega is prohibited from using groundwater from wells 5, 6, and 7 on the Los Cerritos property.
- Water usage from wells 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the San José property is still authorized.
- The decision leads to a 42% reduction in water resource utilization by Indega.
- Indega's legal team will analyze the CAR's resolution in detail.
- Indega reiterated its commitment to responsible water use, ecosystem protection, and compliance with Colombian legislation.