A Conversation with Colombian President Gustavo Petro

Environmental and Social Justice: A Look from Latin America

The Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law is honored to host the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro Urrego.

The world today is facing unprecedented economic, social, and environmental dynamics. As the global community continues to navigate these changes and challenges, political leaders seek to articulate fresh visions on how countries may steer a clear course. President Petro will provide a perspective from Latin America on the critical issues of environmental and social justice.

Following the president’s remarks, he will join Professor Alberto Díaz-Cayeros, Senior Fellow at FSI and director of the Stanford Center for Latin American Studies, for a discussion on the challenges of climate change, economic growth, and social inclusion that have historically bedeviled development in Latin America.

President Gustavo Petro Urrego
President of the Republic of Colombia; Economist, Public Administrator, Specialist in Environment and Population Development, former mayor of Bogotá and Senator of the Republic

Moderator: Alberto Díaz-Cayeros
Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies; Professor, by courtesy, of Political Science; Director of the Center for Latin American Studies; Affiliated faculty at the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law

IMPORTANT: Large bags are not permitted into the building. All bags are subject to be searched. Seating is not guaranteed and is available on a first-come first-served basis. Please plan accordingly. 

This event is co-sponsored by the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, the Center for Latin American Studies, Stanford in Government, and the Stanford Society for Latin American Politics.

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