Central and South America
Latin America gears up for clean hydrogen boom but the road is not smooth
Leaders expect a boost from clean hydrogen, but analysts warn more investment is needed due to low local demand.
ArcelorMittal, investment fund-backed Atlas team up to build solar plant in Brazil
Atlas Renewables Energy and ArcelorMittal will form a joint venture to build a solar plant in Brazil's Minas Gerais state.
Citgo share auction creditors oppose terms of Elliott-affiliate’s bid
Creditors criticize Elliott's $7.3B Citgo bid, claiming it won’t cover Venezuela’s $21.3B debt from expropriations.
TotalEnergies, APA greenlight $10 billion oil and gas project in Suriname
TotalEnergies and APA approve Suriname's Block 58, launching the country's offshore oil and gas production.
Brazil’s coast eroding faster than ever as Atlantic advances
Coastal erosion, driven by climate change and rising sea levels, is destroying homes along Brazil's Atlantic coast.
Hybrid, electric car sales to outpace rest of the market in Brazil in 2030, study shows
The sales of new fully electric or hybrid cars in Brazil are expected to surpass sales of vehicles run on combustion engines in...
Colombia launches $40 billion investment portfolio for energy, climate transition
Colombia launches a $40B investment portfolio for eco-tourism, fair energy transition, and ecosystem restoration.
Record Galapagos debt-for-nature swap scrutinized over transparency irregularities claims
The IDB is reviewing Ecuador's $1.6B Galapagos debt-for-nature swap after complaints about transparency and involvement.
Dramatic images show drought’s toll on Amazon and its rivers
Brazil's Amazon region faces severe drought, with rivers like the Negro nearing historic lows, disrupting communities and ecosystems.
Chile selects six sites for private lithium projects
SANTIAGO — Chile’s government has selected six priority areas for new lithium extraction projects to be led by private companies, the South American...
