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EU Launches €8.9 Million Funding Call for Venezuelan Civil Society Projects in Circular Economy and Basic Services

The European Union delegation in Venezuela has opened a €8.9 million competitive funding round targeting local civil society organizations for projects in circular economy and essential service provision. The initiative represents a significant international funding opportunity for Venezuelan NGOs operating under restrictive domestic regulations that have constrained their activities since 2024. The European Union delegation […]

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Chile, Economy, Infrastructure

Latin America saves US$3 million daily from electric mobility amid fuel price surge driven by geopolitical tensions

Electric vehicle adoption across Latin America and the Caribbean is generating US$3 million in daily savings—approximately US$1 billion annually—as fuel prices climb due to global geopolitical tensions, according to the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE). Chile leads the regional transition, accounting for over US$379,000 in daily savings through its expanding electric bus and

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Argentina, Economy, Oil & Gas

IMF Identifies Argentina as Beneficiary of Middle East Conflict Through Energy Prices Despite Regional Inflation Pressures

The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook highlights Argentina among oil-producing nations gaining from elevated energy prices driven by Middle East conflict, though the institution warns of inflationary consequences across the Americas. Conflicting growth projections in recent IMF communications—ranging from 3.5% to 4% for 2026—reflect the volatility of commodity-dependent economies amid geopolitical disruption. Argentina has been

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LatAm, Markets, Oil & Gas

US-Israel-Iran Conflict Disrupts Latin American Energy Markets Through Strait of Hormuz Chokepoint

Regional energy security concerns intensify as geopolitical tensions expose Latin America’s vulnerability to Middle Eastern supply disruptions, even as Colombia and Argentina advance major domestic gas discoveries that could reshape the subcontinent’s import dependency over the next decade. The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran that began February 28, 2026 according to Reuters

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Bolivia, Markets, Oil & Gas

CNOOC Gains Access to Petrobras Gas Infrastructure in Santos Basin Following Búzios Stake Acquisition

The integration of CNOOC into Brazil’s pre-salt gas infrastructure marks a shift in South American gas market dynamics as Bolivia faces declining export capacity and Argentina prioritizes Vaca Muerta development. The move aligns with Petrobras’ 2019 commitments to Brazil’s antitrust authority while establishing new export routes that could reshape regional gas flows. CNOOC Petroleum Brasil

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Chile, Markets, Raw Materials

German-Chilean BRIDGE Project Advances Brine Extraction Technology Research in Northern Chile Salt Flats

Chile’s geological service Sernageomin has formalized cooperation with German research institutions under the BRIDGE initiative to develop low-impact extraction technologies for critical minerals from northern salt flats. The project combines field research in three strategic basins with equipment donations and technical knowledge transfer, positioning Chile to advance sustainable mining methods for lithium and other elements

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Nuclear, Paraguay, Politics

Paraguay Signs IAEA Cooperation Framework to Evaluate Small Modular Reactors for Long-Term Grid Diversification

Paraguay’s state utility ANDE and the International Atomic Energy Agency have formalized a non-binding technical cooperation agreement to assess small modular reactor technology as part of the country’s 2050 energy policy diversification strategy. The framework establishes capacity-building and knowledge exchange mechanisms without creating immediate legal or financial obligations, while Asunción hosts a regional week-long conference

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Oil & Gas, Politics, Venezuela

Venezuela’s GDP Growth Projected at 10-13% for 2026 Amid Hydrocarbon Rebound and Structural Fragility

Venezuela’s economic projections for 2026 reflect a hydrocarbon-driven rebound following sanctions relief, yet the concentration of growth in oil extraction exposes persistent structural weaknesses in productive diversification and infrastructure. The country’s reintegration into multilateral financial institutions coincides with legislative changes facilitating foreign investment in strategic sectors, while electricity grid failures and dual-economy dynamics continue constraining

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Bolivia, Oil & Gas, Politics

Bolivian President Paz Declares 2006 Hydrocarbon Nationalization a Failure as Gas Production Collapses

President Rodrigo Paz’s public denouncement of Bolivia’s 2006 hydrocarbon nationalization marks a significant policy pivot as the country confronts depleted reserves and economic crisis. The government is preparing to submit new hydrocarbon legislation to allow state company YPFB to operate alongside private investors, signaling a potential reversal of two decades of resource nationalism. Export revenues

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