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Uruguay Emerges as Latin America Leader in Electric Vehicle Adoption with 30% Market Share in New Car Sales

Uruguay solidifies its position as the regional frontrunner in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with EVs comprising 30% of new car sales in January 2026. Sustained government support through fiscal incentives and a nearly 100% renewable national energy matrix underpin this rapid growth, though infrastructure development and battery management pose ongoing challenges. The trajectory signals a […]

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Argentina, Fuels, Politics

Argentine Service Stations Navigate Labor Tensions, Regulatory Changes, and Market Innovations Amid Sector Transformation

A combination of labor negotiations, regulatory updates, and evolving business models is reshaping Argentina’s service station landscape. The sector faces pressures from wage discussions, emerging mobile station formats, growing interest in alternative fuels such as CNG, and a strategic pivot toward digitalization and sustainability that will influence market dynamics in coming years. Argentine service stations,

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Argentina, Markets, Solar

Minas Argentinas Raises $3.6 Million to Partially Finance 51 MW Calicanto Solar Park in San Luis

Minas Argentinas S.A., integrated into Aisa Group, completed its first capital market issuance by raising $3.6 million through dollar-denominated negotiable obligations to finance part of the Parque Solar Calicanto in San Luis. The project, which aims to supply over 80,000 homes with renewable energy, is progressing steadily with construction expected to conclude by December 2026,

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Economy, Infrastructure, Paraguay

Paraguay Strengthens Tomato and Pepper Production Amid Recurrent Widespread Power Outages

Paraguay is advancing agricultural productivity in Caaguazú through collaboration with Israel, employing advanced technology to improve tomato and pepper yields. Concurrently, the country faces persistent national electricity transmission failures, affecting large urban and rural populations with significant disruptions in February 2026, posing challenges for economic and social stability that require urgent infrastructure intervention. The Ministry

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Infrastructure, LatAm, Markets

Guyana Advances Second Gas Pipeline Project to Support Economic Diversification and Energy Security

Guyana is progressing with a second gas pipeline project aimed at transporting natural gas from offshore deepwater petroleum fields to the eastern coastal region of Berbice. The initiative, expected to be completed shortly, signals the country’s strategic move to diversify its economy beyond oil revenues by leveraging domestic gas resources for power generation and industrial

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Economy, Fuels, Venezuela

PDVSA Launches Pilot Sale of 97-Octane Super Premium Gasoline in Caracas at $1 Per Liter

Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) initiated a pilot program to sell 97-octane Super Premium gasoline in select Caracas service stations, priced at $1 per liter, double the cost of regular gasoline. The pilot’s results will inform a potential nationwide rollout, marking a strategic move toward diversifying fuel offerings and catering to modern vehicle requirements. PDVSA has

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Colombia, Markets, Solar

Colombia Advances Solar Energy Access with $4.9 Billion Investment in Community Solar Courts and Large-Scale Projects

Colombia intensifies efforts to expand clean energy access for vulnerable urban communities and expand renewable infrastructure nationally. The government’s Colombia Solar program is transforming traditional subsidies into autogeneration, while large photovoltaic parks solidify the country’s role in regional solar growth. The Colombian government delivered two community solar courts in Barranquilla’s Adelita de Char and Las

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BESS, Chile, Markets

Chile advances multiple large-scale BESS projects to reinforce grid flexibility and renewable integration

Chile is rapidly expanding its battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio with several high-capacity projects entering environmental evaluation and receiving authorizations. These initiatives, concentrated in key regions such as Atacama, Coquimbo, Tarapacá, and Metropolitana, signal a strong commitment to enhancing grid stability alongside growing renewable capacity. The Delva Substation project in Atacama stands out with

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Argentina, Markets, Raw Materials

Lundin Mining to Invest $18 Billion in Vicuña Copper, Gold, and Silver Project in Argentina

Lundin Mining, in partnership with BHP through Vicuña Corp., has formalized an $18 billion investment over nine years for the Josemaría and Filo del Sol mining projects in San Juan province. The initiative, supported by Argentina’s RIGI incentives, is set to establish one of the world’s largest copper, gold, and silver deposits with production anticipated

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