Gustavo Petro visits Mexico for academic lectures and meeting with Sheinbaum

Former Colombian President Gustavo Petro is conducting his first international trip following his departure from office, with a primary focus on academic and cultural engagements in Mexico City.

A central event of his visit is a keynote lecture at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) titled “El Capital en el Siglo XXI: Economía política de la crisis climática.” During his presentation, Petro discussed the relationship between political economy, neoliberalism, and the climate crisis, while also touching upon themes of inequality and the risks of automation.

Petro also met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at Palacio Nacional. During their meeting, they reportedly discussed the political reality in Latin America, including concerns regarding foreign interference in regional elections. Sheinbaum extended an invitation for Petro to reside in Mexico to participate in academic coordination, though Petro stated his intention to remain in Colombia.

Additionally, Petro has collaborated with the Fondo de Cultura Económica (FCE) to publish a Spanish edition of his new book, aiming for wide distribution across Spanish-speaking countries. His agenda also included meetings with cultural figures such as Paco Ignacio Taibo II and Paloma Saiz.