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Gustavo Petro, Abelardo de la Espriella
Colombia
June 2026
Verified: June 19, 2026
"President Gustavo Petro's anti-fossil fuel policies face uncertainty as pro-fracking candidate Abelardo de la Espriella leads in polls. The oil sector accounts for 6% of Colombia's GDP, and public opinion remains divided on the transition away from oil. Environmentalists fear a reversal of progress if the new administration prioritizes fossil fuel exploration."
Author: Michael L. Ross
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of how reliance on oil exports affects political stability, economic development, and democratic processes, which is central to the current political tension in Colombia regarding the transition away from fossil fuels.
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