All blogs Written by Rebecca O’Connor

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2018 will be a pivotal year for energy in Latin America, as the region’s top oil producers are set to hold presidential elections that could lead to sweeping policy changes.Read more +

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The arrival of business-friendly Kuczynski, more commonly known as PPK, promises to bring important changes to the energy and mining sectors.Read more +

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Prolonged droughts caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon combined with the impacts of climate change are exposing Latin America's severe vulnerability to reliance on hydropower. Read more +

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Some of the top energy-related issues in the 2016 US presidential elections have important implications for LAC. Read more +

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The upcoming presidential election opens an opportunity to rekindle regional energy integration.Read more +