Overview
- Greenland’s Dog Sledding Association (KNQK) said the invitation for special envoy Jeff Landry was withdrawn after it learned a private tour operator issued it without the group’s knowledge.
- KNQK called the initial plan wholly inappropriate and condemned external political pressure on the Avannaata Qimussersua, a race closely tied to Greenlandic identity.
- Tour operator Kristian Jeremiassen told public broadcaster KNR he had invited many different people to promote tourism, as organizers stressed the event’s nonpolitical character.
- The race is scheduled for March 28 in Qasigiannguit, extending a pattern of local pushback that also saw Usha Vance’s planned appearance dropped last year.
- Danish broadcaster DR and the Wall Street Journal have reported US-linked influence efforts and intelligence tasking related to Greenlandic views, contributing to tensions with Denmark and local leaders.