Elizabeth Dickinson
Coverage of Elizabeth Dickinson in the Nexus archive.
- Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America
Colombia's election of Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside Peru's potential election of Keiko Fujimori and Brazil's upcoming vote, raises concerns about shifting political priorities in the Amazon region. These leaders have signaled support for economic growth through extractive industries, contrasting with previous environmental-focused policies in Colombia and Peru.
- Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombia’s presidential race: A return to the past
Colombia's polarized presidential election features peace activist Iván Cepeda and Trump-endorsed Abelardo de la Espriella, both seeking to avoid a return to the country's violent past. The conflict, which displaced over 10 million people, remains a central issue despite a 2016 peace pact with FARC.