Colombia’s climate crossroads: Trumpism casts shadow over presidential battle
Colombia's upcoming presidential election is pivotal for the country's environmental future. Former environment minister Susana Muhamad warns that a loss could align Colombia with pro-Trump policies, favoring fossil fuel extraction. The election will determine whether Colombia continues its leadership in climate activism or shifts towards mining and fracking.
- ▪The presidential election will decide Colombia's stance on climate activism versus fossil fuel extraction.
- ▪Susana Muhamad emphasizes the importance of winning to avoid aligning with Donald Trump's policies.
- ▪Current president Gustavo Petro cannot run for a consecutive term, leading to Iván Cepeda's candidacy.
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Former environment minister Susana Muhama says ‘if we don’t win, our country will be another in Latin America aligned with Donald Trump’. Photograph: Carlos Ortega/EPA-EFEView image in fullscreenFormer environment minister Susana Muhama says ‘if we don’t win, our country will be another in Latin America aligned with Donald Trump’. Photograph: Carlos Ortega/EPA-EFEColombiaColombia’s climate crossroads: Trumpism casts shadow over presidential battle Colombia is a global leader in climate activism.
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