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Bogotá Comptroller's Office opens fiscal responsibility process against Windpeshi wind project

Portafolio Journalist 05.11.2026 08:32 Updated: 05.11.2026 08:32

Bogotá Comptroller's Office opens fiscal responsibility process against Windpeshi wind project

TL;DR

  • Bogotá's Comptroller's Office opened a fiscal responsibility process for an alleged patrimonial loss of $313,276 million related to the Windpeshi wind project.
  • The project, located in La Guajira, was suspended indefinitely in May 2023 without entering operation.
  • As of March 2022, project progress was 29.6%, below the expected 33.7%, with only 7 of 41 planned foundations built.
  • The process involves district public resources due to the Capital District's participation in Enel Colombia S.A. E.S.P.
  • Failures in project management, including delays in licensing, are cited as reasons for increased costs and execution issues.
  • The investigation seeks to identify those responsible for the planning, execution, and decision-making that led to the project's failure.