Viewpoint: Mexico's Energy Reform
COA's Director of Energy Christian Gómez covers the significance of the much-anticipated energy reform passed by Mexico's Congress on December 12.
Five Points on Mexico’s Energy Reform Debate in Congress
COA Director of Energy Christian Gómez explores key questions as Mexico’s Congress seeks to pass a much-anticipated energy reform this month.
Colombia Looks to Turn Commodities Wealth into Development
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Wesley Tomaselli
"Infrastructure has to keep up with oil production" in order for Colombia to harness its energy wealth, observes COA’s Energy Director Christian Gómez.
Summary: Shale Gas Development in Latin America
A COA event examined how Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico can overcome obstacles to expand their shale gas industries.
Venezuela’s Electricity Deficit
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César Batiz
Since the government nationalized electricity, Venezuelans have been increasingly left in the dark. And they’re getting angry about it.
Sustainable Energy Access for the Poor
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Sam Mendelson
Microenergy projects and services that provide renewable energy for the poor do more than just reduce carbon emissions; they also provide improvements in health, education, security, and economic development. So why have traditional microfinance and development organizations been so slow to support them?