Climate Summit in Brazil Sparks Outrage Against Trump's Absence and Policies

At the COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil, attendees expressed outrage over Donald Trumps absence, criticizing his administrations climate policies and skepticism towards climate change.

• Gustavo Petro, the President of Colombia, joined other leaders in condemning Donald Trumps absence from the COP30 climate conference, highlighting the need for global cooperation on climate issues.
• The conference, held in Belém, Brazil, was attended by various world leaders, including Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who emphasized the urgency of addressing climate change in light of Donald Trumps policies.
• Critics at the conference voiced frustration at the United States not sending high-level representatives, viewing it as a setback in international efforts to combat climate change.