Colombia's Anti-Fracking Bill Shelved: Awaiting Future Debate

Colombia's proposed anti-fracking bill has been shelved due to a lack of debate in Congress. The bill, an essential part of the government's plan to transition away from fossil fuels, will be reintroduced in the next legislative session starting July 20, according to Environment Minister Susana Muhamad.

Colombia's proposed anti-fracking bill has been shelved after not being debated in the country's Congress during the legislative session, which wrapped up on Thursday, Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said in a statement.

The bill, which was presented to Congress in 2022, is a key policy of the government of leftist President Gustavo Petro, which seeks to wean Colombia off of its dependence on fossil fuels amid a transition to cleaner energy.

The government will propose the bill anew when the next session begins on July 20, the minister said.