Trump snubbed by gathering of global leaders in Colombia - Euronews.com
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- Colombia hosted a summit of over 30 heads of state and ministers to chart a global fossil‑fuel exit, targeting a 30% cut in oil use by 2030.
- Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, halting Indian vessels and contributing to a roughly 15% rise in global oil prices, according to Reuters.
- Trump was not invited to the Colombia summit, a clear snub that underscores his reduced influence in international climate talks.
- NPR framed the meeting as a potential turning point for the world’s energy mix, echoing Reuters’ call for rapid clean‑energy adoption.
- Indigenous groups warned that the clean‑energy push should not become a pretext for land grabs, a concern highlighted by Reuters.
Why it matters: Renewable energy firms stand to capture $200 billion in new investments as the Colombia summit pushes for a rapid fossil‑fuel exit, while the oil‑price surge from Iran’s blockade hurts Indian importers.
