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Colombia’s Energy Elections
Colombia votes on May 31 with a question that goes beyond the usual electoral calculus. Four years of Gustavo Petro's presidency have produced a recognisable paradox: a government that delivered on its social promises while simultaneously undermining the fiscal base that funded them.
Understanding Bolivia's Crisis
Bolivia is in the midst of a significant social crisis that is a convergence of three distinct pressures: a decade-long structural deterioration of hydrocarbon revenues, a reform programme that has accelerated the cost of adjustment, and the lasting influence of former President Evo Morales over the country's politics.
Argentina: A Tale of Two Economies
Argentina’s macro recovery seems to be benefiting only the export sectors and has yet to impact internal dynamics.
Life After Maduro: Venezuela’s Economic Re-opening
The IMF has resumed relations with Venezuela after a seven-year freeze, as energy majors sign new deals and airlines restore flights. But the political transition lags behind.
The Iran Shock: Latin America's Unlikely Winners and Real Risks
Iran’s conflict has impacted Latin American countries in different ways.
Vaca Muerta: Argentina’s $30B bet
Argentina is betting on the Vaca Muerta formation to become an energy powerhouse.
The blue gold rush: Chile’s $24B desalination strategy
Chile’s mining sector is driving a $24 billion investment in desalination projects.
Panama’s $8.5B bet: securing the future of global trade
The Panama Canal Authority has officially launched its 10-year Master Plan designed to evolve the waterway from a maritime passage into a diversified global logistics and energy hub.
Towards an energy reset in Venezuela and Guyana
The recent political shifts in Caracas are prompting a fundamental reassessment of South American energy dynamics, providing a security dividend for Guyana.
L'Hydrogène vert au Chili : entre ambition globale et défis locaux
Retour sur le salon Hyvolution Chile 2025
Le lithium en amérique latine : stratégies et enjeux
Enjeux et défis du secteur du lithium en Amérique du sud
Colombie : une transition énergétique ambitieuse
Le gouvernement colombien a récemment fait des annonces ambitieuses pour passer d’une dépendance historique au pétrole et au charbon à un modèle énergétique plus vert et plus durable.