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Colombia Presidential Election: A Crossroads Between Climate Protection and Fossil Fuel Extraction
Colombia's May 2026 presidential election represents a pivotal choice between pursuing climate leadership and reverting to fossil fuel extraction. With President Gustavo Petro unable to run again, candidates from the historic Pact and the opposition offer diverging visions, while U.S. influence looms large. Activists and analysts warn that a right-wing victory could set back global climate progress and expose Colombia to increased resource exploitation.