Colombia Election: Green Leaders vs Pro‑Oil, US Threat
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- Susana Muhamad warned that a defeat for the left could align Colombia with Donald Trump's anti‑environmental stance for four years.
- Iván Cepeda is the Pacto Histórico candidate aiming to continue Petro's climate policies, including the Amazon fossil‑fuel‑free zone.
- Abelardo de la Espriella supports reopening oil production and fracking, challenging the green agenda.
- Donald Trump has discussed possible military intervention in Colombia, sparking concerns about U.S. interference.
- Francia Márquez won the Goldman environmental prize for halting illegal gold mining, underscoring Colombia's climate leadership.
Why it matters: A right‑wing win would align Colombia with Donald Trump’s anti‑environmental stance, opening oil and fracking projects that boost extractive revenues but threaten the Amazon fossil‑fuel‑free zone and indigenous protections.
