The US vs Latin America: Varsha Gandikota and Susana Muhamad | Environment
Gandikota-Nellutla Discusses Global South Sovereignty with Muhamad
In a recent episode of Reframe, Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, general coordinator of Progressive International, engaged with former Colombian Environment Minister Susana Muhamad on the implications of the military-industrial complex for the sovereignty of the Global South.
Muhamad, a prominent Colombian politician and environmentalist who served as the country’s Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development from 2022 to 2025, emphasized the importance of reclaiming sovereignty over natural resources, particularly minerals and oil. She argued that this step is crucial for challenging a long history of imperial dominance.
The discussion provides insights into how Latin America might navigate the complexities of international relations during the tenure of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The episode aired on May 3, 2026.
