Latin America
Energy funding needs rise as investment options fall
Energy investment is rising, especially into clean energy, but sustainable debt issuance and fund launches are falling
InternationalBrazil's Lula may seek to mediate Venezuela transition
The Brazilian president yesterday urged his Venezuelan counterpart to allow a broad range of election observers in July
VenezuelaReports point to urgency of global climate action
World Environment Day has brought the publication of alarming new data on the advance of global warming
InternationalConcerns over Chile's China dependence will mount
China has greatly increased its share of Chile's foreign trade and its investments in the country in recent years
ChileBrazil's first-quarter growth will not be sustained
GDP expanded by 0.8% quarter-on-quarter and 2.5% year-on-year in the first three months of 2024
BrazilArgentina pensions dispute could damage Milei
The Lower House yesterday passed a modification to how pensions are calculated, which the president has promised to veto
ArgentinaNew Colombia peace talks have questionable prospects
A new peace process is a positive step forward, but time pressures and distrust pose challenges
ColombiaDemand for sustainable aviation fuels will soar
Widespread mandatary commitments for aviation fuel blending imply strong demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
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