Colombia's New Government Prepares Fossil Fuel Comeback

On 21st June, conservative, Trump-endorsed presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella won the election by just 1 per cent over Iván Cepeda, who was expected to take over the Socialist Party leadership from current President Gustavo Petro. He will be sworn in as president on 7th August, after which we can expect significant changes across the board. Petro, who was considered Colombia’s first leftist leader, brought about major change during his time in power, overhauling the country’s tax and health systems and supporting…