China’s SpaceSail has received regulatory approval from Brazil’s Anatel to operate up to 324 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, positioning it as a direct competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink in the Brazilian satellite broadband market. The company plans to begin commercial operations within two years, targeting underserved remote and rural areas, signaling intensified competition and strategic […]
The Bolivian government has reached a pivotal agreement with civic leaders in Beni to address ongoing fuel shortages and quality concerns, signaling structural changes in regional fuel distribution. Implementation of these agreements, including the creation of a local fuel distributor and enhanced oversight, will be critical to restoring confidence and stabilizing supply dynamics in the
Bolivia’s government has activated an exceptional crude oil import policy under Supreme Decree 5548 to mitigate acute gasoline and diesel shortages. The strategic move aims to optimize refinery operations, reduce import costs by processing crude domestically, and stabilize fuel supply chains amid rising logistical constraints and market demands. The Bolivian executive branch authorized Yacimientos Petrolíferos
Ecuador’s Mazar reservoir achieved its technical maximum water level in early February 2026 following a period of sustained heavy rains, significantly strengthening the nation’s hydroelectric capacity amid a traditionally dry season. This development ensures increased energy security even after Ecuador ceased electricity imports from Colombia, with implications for national power system resilience and future dry-season
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) of Peru is advancing significant electricity infrastructure projects in the Arequipa region to enhance grid reliability and rural electrification. Key initiatives include a 138 kV transmission line and substation in Islay, rural electrification in Caravelí, and modernization of electrical networks in historical city centers, collectively aimed at closing
Antel is advancing its digital infrastructure by establishing a new data center specialized in artificial intelligence within its Pando facilities, committed to becoming the foundational AI infrastructure provider for the Uruguayan state. Alongside this, the company plans a second data center in Montevideo aimed at increasing storage capacity and ensuring geographic redundancy, while also pursuing
Cochabamba’s business sector and government authorities convened at the “Congreso Empresarial Cochabamba 2026” to present a coordinated strategy aimed at transforming the city from economic stagnation into a national productive engine by 2030. Key priorities include reducing logistics costs, boosting exports with value addition, and expanding energy capacity, supported by a clear agenda to improve
Argentina’s largest labor union, the CGT, commenced its fourth general strike targeting the government’s proposed labor reform, disrupting transport and services across key provinces. Opposition from multiple unions and continued congressional debate suggest ongoing confrontation between organized labor and the Milei administration, with judicial challenges likely if legislation passes. The CGT launched a 24-hour nationwide
The upcoming 39th Congress of the Ibero-American Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (AIGLP) in Buenos Aires will convene key stakeholders from over 20 countries, reinforcing regional collaboration in the LPG sector. The event underlines increasing alignment among Latin American LPG associations, signaling enhanced information sharing, regulatory coordination, and technological advancement poised to influence the region’s
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