U.S. Lawmakers Including Sen. Warren Ask Energy Regulators To Reject $33.4B AES Acquisition By BlackRock Subsidiary-led Consortium

U.S. lawmakers, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, have urged energy regulators to reject the $33.4 billion acquisition of AES Corporation by a consortium led by a subsidiary of BlackRock. The lawmakers expressed concerns over potential impacts on energy markets and consumer prices. The acquisition has drawn significant scrutiny and could face regulatory hurdles as a result.