Colombia’s COP16 presidency in suspense as minister resigns
Observers told Climate Home that Susana Muhamad's resignation while she holds Colombia's COP16 presidency could affect UN nature talks
Colombia's environment minister resigns, stays on as COP16 head
Colombia's Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said on Sunday she has informed President Gustavo Petro of her resignation from the post. "I have submitted my letter of resignation to President Gustavo Petro,
Colombia Sees Third-Lowest Deforestation in 23 Years, Minister Resigns
Deforestation in Colombia is expected to be the third-lowest in over two decades for 2024, amidst the resignation of Environment Minister Susana Muhamad. Despite a decrease in 2023, challenges such as dissident rebels and drought loom.
Colombia government in crisis after president calls for Cabinet resignations
Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Sunday called for his ministers and other senior officials to step down, as tensions soared in the government days after he lambasted his team on live television.
Colombia’s interior minister resigns as cracks deepen in President Petro’s coalition
Colombia's interior minister has resigned as a political crisis shakes the government of President Gustavo Petro, following his decision to appoint a controversial politician as chief of staff.
Second Colombian minister resigns after televised cabinet showdown
BOGOTA, Feb 10, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Colombia's environment minister became the second cabinet member in a week to step down after President Gustavo Petro lambasted his team on live television, accusing them of underperforming.
Colombian President Petro reshuffles cabinet after environment minister resigns
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has asked his cabinet members to resign ahead of a reshuffle, he said on Sunday, after the environment minister said she resigned in protest of a cabinet appointment.
Colombia's Environment Minister Resigns Amid Controversy
Colombia's Environment Minister Susana Muhamad informed President Gustavo Petro of her resignation, citing opposition to Armando Benedetti's cabinet appointment due to allegations against him. Muhamad,
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Calls for Cabinet Reshuffle Amid Minister's Resignation
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has requested his cabinet members to resign ahead of a government reshuffle, he announced on social media Sunday. The move follows the resignation of Environment Minister Susana Muhamad,
Colombia's Petro calls for Cabinet ministers to resign
Colombian President Gustavo Petro asked members of his Cabinet to resign on Sunday. The demand came after he criticized the Cabinet for its underwhelming performance for five straight hours on national television on Tuesday.
Exclusive-Colombia deforestation in 2024 among lowest levels in 23 years, minister says
Deforestation in Colombia in 2024 is expected to have reached a higher level than during the previous year but is still ...
Trump’s Return Forces Colombia to Rethink $40 Billion Green Plan
The country was unable to secure US funds before former President Joe Biden left office and is now turning elsewhere for ...
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LATAM Roundup: Compliance measures move forward across the region, potential setback in Colombia
Compliance markets will be key to bolstering carbon pricing in the region, Carbon Pulse heard last week, but Colombia’s way forward on long-delayed ETS plans is unclear following the sudden ...