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Story summary
- Deforestation in Colombia rose 5% in 2025 to 119,483 hectares, 31% below 2021 and meeting the 20% reduction goal.
- 65% of the loss occurred in the Amazon, where 77,805 hectares were cleared, unchanged from 2024.
- President Gustavo Petro, departing next week, pushed Amazon protection and a cattle traceability law.
- President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella plans to expand oil and mining.
