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Outgoing Colombia minister warns climate gains could be at risk under new government
Irene Vélez Torres said 42% of Colombia is Amazon rainforest and warned the new administration could weaken Indigenous governance and paramos protections.
- On Friday, outgoing Environment Minister Irene Velez Torres warned that the incoming government could reverse recent climate and conservation gains, citing support for fossil fuel development and skepticism among incoming officials.
- President-Elect Abelardo de la Espriella takes office Aug. 7, ending four years under President Gustavo Petro. Endorsed by President Donald Trump during his campaign, de la Espriella pledged to revive Colombia's oil sector and support fracking.
- Velez expressed concern about Indigenous environmental governance in the Amazon and warned of possible aerial glyphosate spraying, describing the herbicide as "potentially carcinogenic to humans" with lasting environmental and health impacts.
- Incoming Environment Minister Fabio Arjona criticized what he called "environmental hysteria" and defended fracking under strict controls, though he noted it should not occur in protected areas like national parks.
- About 42% of Colombia is covered by Amazon rainforest. Velez emphasized that abandoning recent conservation efforts would be an "unforgivable mistake," arguing social and environmental justice must remain central to the political agenda.
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Independent EspañolBOGOTÁ (AP) — Colombia's outgoing Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development warned Friday that the next government could reverse recent advances in climate and conservation, noting its support for fracking and development...
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Outgoing Colombia minister warns climate gains could be at risk under new government
Colombia’s outgoing environment minister Irene Vélez Torres has warned that the incoming government could reverse recent climate and conservation gains, citing.
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Sorg. Frykt. Frustrasjon. Sinne. We are here to welcome you, my colleagues, colleagues and friends in Colombia on Sunday, June 21. Folks are happy and happy there.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right2Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left, 44% Center
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- 44% of the sources lean Left, 44% of the sources are Center
44% Center
L 44%
C 44%
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