Gustavo Petro is waging ostensible war on fossil fuels—but has conceded (quietly) that natural gas should get a pass econ.st/3RaQHxl

President Gustavo Petro made big promises for Colombia’s environment. But as the cracks in his plans appear, he is shifting the blame econ.st/4cpfAPo

Security is top of mind for Ecuadorian voters, followed by unemployment. For both issues, Ecuador’s ties to the United States loom large, writes Mie Hoejris Dahl. foreignpolicy.com/2025/04/11/ecu…

Despite a worldwide anti-incumbent trend and a deteriorating security situation in Ecuador, Daniel Noboa earned a solid victory at yesterday's elections. Learn why in my story for The Christian Science Monitor: csmonitor.com/World/Americas… #ecuador #elections #security #politics #latinamerica

An investigation by Environmental Investigation Agency U.S. estimates that over 90% of Colombia’s exports of wood for flooring & decking in 2020-23 were illegal. We looked at the impacts on communities & the environment. My story for Mongabay: news.mongabay.com/2025/05/illega… #colombia #wood #forest #trade

We're excited to welcome the 2025 cohort of CGEP's #EnergyJournalismFellows! The seminar offers journalists the opportunity to learn about disciplines shaping the global energy sector, including: 📈 Finance & markets 🌡️ Climate change 🔬 Science & tech 📑 Policy 🌎 Geopolitics

.Mie Hoejris Dahl is a freelance journalist in Mexico City writing for outlets like The Economist, Foreign Policy, and Mongabay. She covers Latin America with a focus on public health, climate, crime, and politics—bringing global context to local stories.

Soy Maria Claudia Tarazona, esposa de Miguel. Miguel está luchando en estos momentos por su vida. Pidamos a Dios que guíe las manos de los doctores que están atendiéndolo. Les pido a todos unirnos en una cadena de oración por la vida de Miguel. Pongo mi Fe en Dios 🙏🏼

Colombia’s road to peace remains fraught. Saturday’s attack on pres candidate (and dear classmate) Miguel Uribe is a chilling reminder. Last year, I visited La Trocha—a peace brewery in Bogotá run by ex-guerrillas to hear their stories. For The Christian Science Monitor: csmonitor.com/World/Americas…

In 2024, tropical forest loss hit a record high - with Latin America at the epicenter. What’s driving it — and how can it be stopped? I dive into Bolivia, Mexico, Guyana & Colombia for Mongabay: news.mongabay.com/2025/06/wildfi… #deforestation #bolivia #mexico #guyana #colombia

Alarming facts & figures on tropical forest loss in LATAM: article by Mie Hoejris Dahl for Mongabay Latam ‼️"According to Venezuela-based investigative group SOS Orinoco, the mining footprint in Essequibo, a resource-rich region in western Guyana, is almost double that of Bolívar state

Ecuador’s most wanted man, drug kingpin Fito, was captured Wednesday in Daniel Noboa Azin’s gang crackdown. Kinley Salmon & I interviewed President Noboa in Guayaquil and learned more about him & security challenges. Listen The Economist, hosted by Jason Palmer: shows.acast.com/theintelligenc…

“His strength and position is pretty striking.” On “The Intelligence Kinley Salmon and Mie Hoejris Dahl speak with Daniel Noboa, Ecuador’s gang-busting president econ.st/4no1H9f

Guatemala’s anti-corruption president rose with strong Indigenous support. But does a split in his party mean the base is eroding? I went to El Estor to hear what Indigenous communities affected by mining think. My story & photos The Christian Science Monitor: csmonitor.com/World/Americas… #guatemala

Illegal roads fuel deforestation in Colombia. What’s new? I talked to government officials, experts and affected communities for Mongabay: news.mongabay.com/2025/07/illega… #colombia #deforestation #forest #environment #latinamerica #infrastructure

One month ago, police from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador & Peru concluded Operation Green Shield—their first joint action against environmental crime in the Amazon. I spoke w police chiefs, community leaders, experts & UAE-based coordinators for Mongabay: news.mongabay.com/2025/08/cross-…