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In Defense of Sacred Land
Despite strenuous military efforts and global pressure, successive governments grappled with the challenge of curbing deforestation, particularly in the Amazon. Negotiators now acknowledge a critical oversight—the failure to recognize the environment as a pivotal aspect of the peace agreement.
Under the leadership of President Gustavo Petro, Colombia is embracing a fresh approach, vowing to achieve "total peace" through dialogue with armed groups while prioritizing the environment in peace agreements. Guaviare state, a pivotal battleground in these efforts, lies at the juncture of arid plains and the pristine Amazon rainforest, representing the delicate equilibrium between peace, environmental preservation, and the nation's intricate challenges.
Juancho Torres/ Anadolu Agency Colombia deforestation plummets as peace efforts focus on rainforest
Official figures show deforestation fell 26% in Colombian Amazon last year and 29% nationwide
Theguardian.com