Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels
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Source: The Korea Herald
Published: 2026-06-07 12:24 UTC+10:00
Section: All News
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Transport, Property, Latin America, Law & Courts, Elections, World News, US Politics, Environment & Climate
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The upcoming Colombian presidential election between Sen. Ivan Cepeda, an ally of President Gustavo Petro, and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, whom US President Donald Trump has endorsed, is shaping up as a stark choice that could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest, fossil fuel development and the rights of Indigenous communities.
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