Energy Update: Solar Power in Latin America

Friday, March 22, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse and Christian Gómez

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. ... Read More

Brazil Update: Building and Modernizing Critical Infrastructure

Wednesday, February 6, 2013  |  Rachel Glickhouse

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.  ... Read More

Mexico Update: President Enrique Peña Nieto and His Cabinet Take Office

Wednesday, December 5, 2012  |  Andres Sada

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. ... Read More

Venezuela Update: Gubernatorial Elections Preview and Cabinet Changes

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  |  Rachel Glickhouse and Andreina Seijas

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. ... Read More

Energy Update: Dampened Oil Fervor in Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela

Wednesday, September 26, 2012  |  Rachel Glickhouse

While large petroleum reserves hold promise, challenges frustrate production goals and limit exports. ... Read More

Mexico Update: Election Dispute Settled as New Congress Takes Helm

Monday, September 10, 2012  |  Nathaniel Parish Flannery

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. ... Read More

Energy Update: Latin America and Renewables in the Global Context

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Global investments in renewable energy reached record levels last year, though funding for such projects in Latin American remains limited. ... Read More

Mexico Election Update: Peña Nieto Maintains Lead after First Debate

Thursday, May 10, 2012  |  Andres Sada

The May 6 debate gave candidates the chance to present proposals, but made no dent in the frontrunner’s lead. Will undecided voters make up the gap? ... Read More

Guatemala Update: Pérez Molina’s First 90 Days

Wednesday, April 11, 2012  |  Rachel Glickhouse

During his first three months in office, Guatemala’s new president proposed an ambitious drug-decriminalization strategy, while pushing through fiscal reform and maintaining judicial institutions and social programs at home. ... Read More