Climate Change & Latin America
In December, world leaders will travel to Lima, Peru to participate in United Nations COP 20 talks.
Analysis
Why Investors Shouldn’t Overlook Argentina’s Energy Reforms
Argentina’s nascent shale industry is one of the most promising frontiers for unconventional oil and gas development outside of the US.
Brazil’s Presidential Election
Dilma’s very narrow margin of victory, a mere 3 points, speaks to the increasing political fragmentation her coalition faces.
Will Latin America Solve Its Infrastructure Problem?
Where is the greatest demand for improved infrastructure in the region, and how well do current plans address needs?
Latin America is Making the Case for Green Growth
Latin American countries are demonstrating that “green growth” strategies can promote economic development.
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A Conversation with Mauricio Cárdenas
Colombia’s growth rate was revised upward by the IMF to 4.8 percent while the region-wide growth estimate was revised downward.
How Is Latin America’s Middle Class Faring?
Why has growth of the region’s middle class slowed down? What needs to be done to maintain the gains of the last decade?
Navigating Risk in Brazil’s Energy Sector
Brazil’s oil and gas and electricity sectors are an important destination for Chinese direct investment.
Brazil’s Elections & the Middle Class
The Brazilian presidential race is among the most hotly contested in the country’s history.
Refining Markets in Latin America
Latin America, a region facing growing demand, has become the main destination for US oil product exports.
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A New Course for Brazil?
Even though Dilma continues to stand strong in the face of a deteriorating economy, bleak growth outlooks call for major policy changes.
Chinese Mining Activity in Latin America
China has rapidly emerged as the world’s leading consumer and importer of minerals.
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A Conversation with Simón Gaviria
With no time to lose, Colombia’s newly appointed Director of National Planning has gotten to work on an ambitious agenda.
Mexico Energy Reform Gives Colombia the Jitters
Think-tank Inter-American Dialogue recently held a closed-door event which brought together Colombia’s new mines and energy minister, Tomás González, with CEOs, industry association heads and regulators.
In the first of a two-part series, Inter-American Dialogue’s energy, climate change and extractive industries program director Lisa Viscidi talks to BNamericas about how the Colombian government is looking to increase oil reserves and maintain competitiveness as Mexico opens its hydrocarbons market.
The Future of US-Brazil Relations
Can the US and Brazil rise above their differences and find reasons to cooperate more effectively?