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Latin America Captures 20% of Article 6 Carbon Agreements as Regional Market Bifurcates Between Regulatory Leaders and Laggards

Eleven Latin American nations have positioned themselves as sellers under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, representing one-fifth of global bilateral agreements in a market where carbon credits trade at two to five times voluntary market prices. Chile has secured USD 1.4 billion in committed investments across five authorized projects, while Argentina remains sidelined despite […]

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LatAm, Markets, Nuclear

Latin America’s Nuclear Sector Enters a Renaissance Amid Climate Challenges and Energy Diversification

Latin America is experiencing a resurgence in nuclear energy driven by climate-induced hydroelectric vulnerabilities, decarbonization targets, and advances in technology such as small modular reactors (SMRs). Argentina leads the region with record nuclear generation in 2025 and plans to reopen Atucha I, while Brazil pursues Angra 3 progress and technological sovereignty. Peru and Colombia also

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Infrastructure, LatAm, Politics

Guyana Enhances Defense Infrastructure Amid Ongoing Territorial Dispute with Venezuela and Regional Security Challenges

Guyana continues to expand and modernize its defense capabilities in response to longstanding territorial claims by Venezuela over the Esequibo region and rising security threats in the Caribbean. Strategic partnerships with the United States and other international allies are reinforcing Guyana’s efforts to safeguard its maritime and aerial domains, positioning the country for heightened operational

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Economy, LatAm, Raw Materials

Lithium Market Sees Sharp Price Increase in 2026 amid Supply Constraints and Structural Demand Growth

The lithium market has experienced a significant price surge in early 2026, driven by ongoing supply disruptions and a robust structural increase in demand, particularly from energy storage systems and electric vehicles. Despite some uncertainty over geopolitical tensions and mine reactivations, consensus forecasts point to sustained elevated lithium prices through 2027. Lithium prices reached USD

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LatAm, Politics, Raw Materials

Regulatory Shifts and Market Modernization Shape Latin American Mining in Early 2026

Latin America’s mining sector enters 2026 amid significant legal reforms, evolving operational practices, and infrastructure investments aimed at attracting quality investment while addressing risks of institutional uncertainty. Market actors and governments across Venezuela, Argentina, Ecuador, and global commodities hubs like London’s LME are driving changes that will define the region’s mining outlook, with emphasis on

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LatAm, Markets, Solar

Atlas Renewable Energy Secures $3 Billion Refinancing and Wins Multiple Awards for Large-Scale Solar and Storage Projects in Latin America

Atlas Renewable Energy has reinforced its market leadership in Latin America’s renewable energy sector through a landmark $3 billion corporate refinancing, the largest in the region’s non-conventional renewables segment. Recognized by IJGlobal and GBM Awards for innovative solar-plus-storage projects in Chile and Brazil, Atlas is positioned to meet escalating regional demand for flexible, large-scale clean

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LatAm, Nuclear, Politics

El Salvador and United States Sign Nuclear Energy Cooperation Agreement to Develop First Nuclear Plant

El Salvador has formalized a strategic partnership with the United States through a series of agreements aimed at developing its inaugural nuclear power plant, targeting operational readiness by 2030. This collaboration establishes regulatory, technical, and scientific frameworks that will support the country’s diversification of its energy matrix and enhance national energy security while fostering advanced

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Economy, LatAm, Oil & Gas

U.S. Expansion in Latin America and Middle East Geopolitical Tensions Shape 2026 Market Dynamics

The geopolitical landscape in 2026 is sharply influenced by increased U.S. interventionism in Latin America and ongoing armed conflicts in the Middle East, driving significant volatility in energy markets and regional stability. The consolidation of U.S. control over Venezuela and intensified military operations against Iran, combined with persistent conflicts in Ukraine and fragile peace prospects,

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Economy, LatAm

Electricity prices in the Southern Cone show significant regional disparities with Paraguay lowest and Uruguay highest tariffs

Electricity tariffs across the Southern Cone maintain a distinctive regional pattern through early 2026, with Paraguay consistently recording the lowest prices for both residential and industrial sectors, while Uruguay and Chile retain the highest cost structures. These persistent differences reflect varying national energy matrices, subsidy schemes, and cost components, suggesting differentiated economic impacts on industrial

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