As Latin American countries reassess their energy policies in light of lower oil prices, there is an opportunity to apply lessons learned from the US experience to enact regulations that mitigate environmental risks, strengthen public support, and attract investment.
As global oil prices collapsed over the last two years, regional governments have started to lose their leverage in the energy industry. To attract international investors, they must offer increasingly favorable terms, which means ceding more of their own control.
阿根廷总统毛里西奥·马克里赢得选举后很快表示，阿根廷和智利可能在未来几年内恢复天然气交易。在马克里政府治理下，阿根廷的能源行业能像乐观的观察者所期望的那样大有进步吗？马克里上任后首先将会对能源行业进行哪些变革？目前国际油价低迷，对商界持友好态度的马克里能否在此环境下吸引更多的外国直接投资？
Argentine President Mauricio Macri’s government started negotiations Jan. 13 with creditors to end the country’s protracted dispute over repaying bondholders, which stems from Argentina’s massive 2001 default.
La encuesta del GDA a líderes de opinión muestra que el 2015 marcó una nueva etapa para el continente americano e ilustra los temas que serán centrales en el año que comienza. Fue un año de avances en la resolución de conflictos históricos y de cambio político en muchos países.
Latin America’s left has every reason to be worried by current trends. Its power and credibility have declined sharply in many countries.
Is Macri’s victory as historic as his supporters suggest? What changes can we anticipate in the first months of his presidency?
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The next administration’s agenda will be set with political and economic challenges that will test the endurance of Argentina’s democracy.
What does China stand to gain from investing in Latin America’s energy projects? Where is China looking next in the region?
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The circumstances surrounding the Nisman case have dealt a severe blow to confidence in the Kirchner government.
Will the case have a chilling effect on future investigations?
China’s relations with Latin America are becoming increasingly routine. China is a critical partner for much of the region.
Argentina’s nascent shale industry is one of the most promising frontiers for unconventional oil and gas development outside of the US.
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Policy shifts by President Kirchner indicate that the Argentinian economy will be able to “muddle through” until the next presidential elections.
In this interview with PolicyMic, Pedro Robledo discusses youth activism, politics, and why he thinks that young people are the key to fighting for political change today.
