Colombia’s government reports a slight increase in deforestation during 2025, while the amount of forest loss in the Amazon region remains broadly steady. The figures indicate that deforestation is not falling as rapidly as in the previous period, but the government says it is still progressing toward its broader reduction goals. According to the reported data, Colombia has surpassed its four-year deforestation reduction target set during the administration of President Gustavo Petro, despite the uptick in 2025. The reporting also frames the Amazon results as a stabilizing factor: while some other areas show incremental worsening, Amazon deforestation is described as holding steady rather than accelerating. Overall, the government’s assessment presents a mixed picture—an increase in total deforestation for 2025 combined with an Amazon trend that does not show the same level of change. The sources align on the direction of the overall national trend (a slight rise) and on the characterization of the Amazon (loss that stays steady).