Bolivia faces intensified nationwide labor unrest as the Central Obrera Boliviana (COB) and allied unions maintain an indefinite general strike, demanding the repeal of Decree 5503 that removes fuel subsidies. The prolonged conflict is set to deepen into January 2026, impacting critical economic sectors and challenging the government’s fiscal reform agenda. The Central Obrera Boliviana […]
Recent intelligence and law enforcement operations across Latin America have intensified disruption of fuel smuggling and illicit storage hubs, revealing highly organized criminal networks exploiting border regions and supply chains. Continued interdictions, combined with emerging legal reforms, suggest escalating pressure on illegal fuel trade and associated corruption in the near term. Joint actions led by
Brazil’s domestic gasoline prices continue to trade above import parity, while diesel prices fluctuate around parity, reflecting international market movements and currency pressures. Industrial sector growth is projected to slow in 2025, yet infrastructure investments, including large public-private partnership programs, support sustained demand for fuels, underscoring divergent market dynamics. Despite a stable exchange rate near
The Argentine government formalized the regulatory framework for mobile and modular fuel stations through the Secretaría de Energía’s Resolution 504/2025, published in the Boletín Oficial. This is the… The Argentine government formalized the regulatory framework for mobile and modular fuel stations through the Secretaría de Energía’s Resolution 504/2025, published in the Boletín Oficial. This is
LipiAndes, the energy conglomerate operating across Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, reported a significant 14.5% increase in its consolidated EBITDA for the first nine months of 2025, reaching $13… LipiAndes, the energy conglomerate operating across Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador, reported a significant 14.5% increase in its consolidated EBITDA for the first nine months of
November 27, 2025 In the midst of a prolonged economic crisis marked by foreign currency shortages and fuel scarcity, Bolivia’s government has announced it will maintain state subsidies on gasoline and diesel through 2… In the midst of a prolonged economic crisis marked by foreign currency shortages and fuel scarcity, Bolivia’s government has announced it
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November 14, 2025 Bolivia is confronting an urgent energy dilemma as its newly inaugurated government strives to stabilize fuel supplies while tackling the costly, long-standing subsidy system that keeps diesel and gas… Bolivia is confronting an urgent energy dilemma as its newly inaugurated government strives to stabilize fuel supplies while tackling the costly, long-standing subsidy
