Following his election vows, Colombian President Gustavo Petro aimed to transition his economy away from oil and coal. However, his ambitious plan remains unfulfilled as the country continues its reliance on fossil fuel production.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to “wean” the country’s economy off oil and coal when he was elected in 2022. But as his term draws to a close – with the first round of a presidential election set for May 31 – Petro’s ambitious energy transition plan remains unfulfilled, with the country still reliant on fossil-fuel production.