A Fondo Con María Jimena Duzán Susana Muhamad propone transformar el país desde un lente ecologista y ambiental
May 28, 2025
Susana Muhamad, a left-wing politician and former Minister of Environment, shares her vision for a new political party focused on ecological transformation in Colombia. She discusses the challenges of integrating environmental issues into governance and emphasizes the importance of gender representation in the leftist movement. Muhamad advocates for community empowerment through carbon trading and stresses the need for radical political shifts to address pressing ecological crises. Her insights on fostering economic diversification through sustainable practices highlight a hopeful path forward.
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Muhamad's Political Departure Story
- Susana Muhamad left the government after disagreements about political ethics and transparency issues.
- She is now focused on building a new left-wing political party to consolidate the new political landscape in Colombia.
Need for New Political Culture
- The rise of a leftist president in Colombia demands a structured left-wing party.
- A different political culture is needed to overcome traditional and mafia-influenced politics.
Dialogue With Petro About Role
- Susana Muhamad had honest dialogue with President Petro about her role post-ministry.
- Despite efforts, they could not find agreeable conditions, so she stepped back from government.