Cartagena Faces Planned Power Outages on March 15, 2026

Residents of Cartagena, Colombia, should prepare for scheduled power outages on Sunday, March 15, 2026, as energy provider Afinia conducts essential infrastructure optimization work. These interruptions are part of a broader investment plan aimed at enhancing the quality and reliability of the city’s electrical service.

Affected Areas and Timelines

Afinia has announced specific timeframes for outages in several neighborhoods:

• Nueva Granada: 8:00 a.m. To 6:00 p.m. (Transversal 42 with Diagonal 29c, corner)
• Zona Franca: 8:20 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. (Warehouse C1 Manzana K – Granipack S.A.S. Sector)
• Central Park Free Zone: 8:30 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. (Calle 1, Sector 1)

Afinia’s Commitment to Service Improvement

According to Afinia, these planned outages are necessary to improve the overall electrical infrastructure in Cartagena. The company is investing in upgrades to ensure a more stable and dependable power supply for its customers. Afinia began operations in 2020, taking over from Electricaribe.

Customer Support and Contact Information

Afinia provides multiple channels for customers to address concerns, make payments, and report issues:

• Hotline: 115
• Virtual Office: www.afinia.com.co
• Mobile App: Afiniapp

Afinia’s Service Area

Afinia, a subsidiary of the EPM Group, serves the departments of Bolívar, Cesar, Córdoba, and Sucre, as well as 11 municipalities within Magdalena: Algarrobo, Ariguaní, Guamal, El Banco, Nueva Granada, Pijiño del Carmen, Sabanas de San Ángel, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara de Pinto, San Sebastián de Buenavista, and San Zenón.

Additional Outages Scheduled for March 16-22

Customers should also be aware of additional planned outages scheduled between March 16 and March 22. These include interruptions in areas such as Siete De Agosto and Santa María, as well as various locations in Magangué and Córdoba [Caracol.com.co].

Residents are encouraged to check El Universal and Cartagena Alerta for the most up-to-date information regarding specific outage locations and times.