Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, and Nicaragua recently began a push to build solar parks in a bid to meet the region’s growing demand for electricity.
Hemispheric Updates
To increase the country’s competitiveness and prepare for upcoming mega-sporting events, Brazil’s government plans an overhaul on airports, railways, roads, and ports.
Mexico's new cabinet under President Enrique Peña Nieto took office on November 30. AS/COA provides a who's who of the cabinet, which includes market-savvy technocrats and veteran political operators.
The December 16 elections offer the opposition a chance to win governorships at a time when the president seeks to add more of his party’s leaders at the state level. Learn more about the country’s next vote and cabinet shakeups.
While large petroleum reserves hold promise, challenges frustrate production goals and limit exports.
With an electoral court case settled, Enrique Peña Nieto prepares for the presidency. His party fell short of winning a legislative majority and will need to form alliances to avoid gridlock in Congress, now in session.
Global investments in renewable energy reached record levels last year, though funding for such projects in Latin American remains limited.