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Cuba Connects Rafael Reyes 21.8 MW Solar Park, Advancing National Renewable Energy Goals

Cuba has integrated the 21.8 MW Rafael Reyes photovoltaic solar park into its National Electric System (SEN), marking the second of four planned installations in Santiago de Cuba province. This milestone supports the government’s ambitious target of 1,200 MW solar capacity by end-2025 and reflects intensified investment in renewable infrastructure despite the ongoing energy crisis. […]

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LatAm, Markets, Solar

Guyana Advances Utility-Scale Solar Expansion with $83.3 Million BID-Funded GUYSOL Program

Guyana is intensifying its shift toward renewable energy through the GUYSOL program, backed by $83.3 million from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Norway. The initiative aims to install 33 MWp of solar photovoltaic capacity with 34 MWh of battery storage, modernizing the country’s power grids and reducing fossil fuel dependence. Upcoming tenders and ongoing

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LatAm, Oil & Gas, Politics

Cuba Rejects Political Concessions Amid Heightened US Pressure After Venezuela Operation

Cuba maintains willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States but firmly rejects any political concessions or coercion as Washington increases pressure following the US-led capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The interruption of Venezuelan oil supplies deepens Cuba’s energy crisis, intensifying economic distress and fueling tensions in bilateral relations. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel

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Economy, Infrastructure, LatAm

CABEI issues record $2 billion Global Social Bond amid rising investor demand and improved credit ratings

The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has solidified its position in global capital markets by pricing a $2 billion Global Social Benchmark Bond, marking its largest issuance to date. This issuance underscores CABEI’s rising credit profile, broadening investor base, and leadership in sustainable financing, signaling increasing capital market access for Latin American development

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Industry, LatAm, Politics

Mercosur-EU Trade Agreement Signed After 25 Years, Unlocking Market Access and Investment Potential

The signing of the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement in Asunción establishes one of the largest free trade zones worldwide, covering 25% of global GDP and 780 million consumers. With immediate tariff reductions on 92% of Mercosur exports and preferential access to an additional 7.5%, the pact aims to enhance regional exports, attract foreign investment, and

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BESS, LatAm, Markets

Trina Storage Secures Over 1.2 GWh of BESS Contracts in Chile and Argentina, Expands Regional Market Presence

Trina Storage has signed battery energy storage system (BESS) contracts totaling 1,203 MWh across Chile and Argentina with key regional energy players T-Power and YPF Luz. The company intends to deliver roughly 2.5 GWh more in the first half of 2026, reinforcing its position among the top five BESS suppliers in South America amid growing

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Economy, LatAm, Oil & Gas

Goldman Sachs Projects Decline in Brent Oil Prices to Around $55 per Barrel by 2026 Amid Supply Surplus and Recession Risks

Goldman Sachs forecasts Brent crude oil prices will retreat from recent peaks near $75 per barrel to an average of $56 in 2025 and $55 in 2026, driven primarily by a global supply surplus and subdued demand growth. The bank highlights heightened geopolitical risk premiums but underscores production increases outside U.S. shale and weakened economic

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Economy, LatAm, Oil & Gas

U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela and Implications for Cuba Spark Regional Uncertainty Amidst Talks of Greenland Acquisition

The recent U.S. military operation resulting in Nicolás Maduro’s capture and deportation has intensified geopolitical tensions across Latin America and the Caribbean. Ongoing uncertainties around Venezuela’s political future, potential shifts in Cuba’s economic support, and U.S. interest in acquiring Greenland suggest significant regional realignments. Stakeholders should monitor evolving U.S. actions in Venezuela and Latin America,

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Economy, LatAm

Uruguay and Chile maintain highest electricity prices in Southern Cone; Paraguay leads with lowest tariffs

Paraguay continues to offer significantly lower electricity prices across both industrial and residential sectors in the Southern Cone, while Uruguay and Chile persist as the most expensive markets. The sustained disparity reflects divergent energy matrices, regulatory frameworks, and subsidy schemes that will influence regional competitiveness and energy transition pathways in 2026 and beyond. Data from

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