ANDE explained the increase in fees by saying that mining companies consume too much electricity. The department's actions caused an immediate reaction from Senator Salyn Buzarquis. He criticized ANDE for being unfair to mining companies that have already invested huge amounts of capital in Paraguay. “What message do energy workers give to miners? If you're not welcome, go somewhere else! ANDE is killing the mining business before it can even sprout and develop,” Busarkis is indignant. Vice President of the Paraguayan Chamber of Miners Andy Jasmin said that due to increased electricity tariffs, industry companies are already beginning to leave the country. Hasmin added that a certain company withdrew investments worth $400 million because it was counting on stable tariffs until at least 2028. Hasmin did not specify the name of the company.