Who the Oil Price Collapse Hurts Most in Latin America
From Argentina to Mexico, oil producing countries will suffer, but some may face disaster.
A Realistic Plan to Revive Mexican Oil
Mexico has the resources it needs to revitalize its oil industry. But the president first needs a policy rethink.
Can a Peronist Capitalize on Argentina’s New Energy Reality?
Unlike in the Kirchner era, misguided policies now would swiftly disrupt shale production in Vaca Muerta.
What a Mammoth Oil Auction Means for Brazil’s Economy
A pre-salt auction 20 years in the making could have broad repercussions for the economy and Jair Bolsonaro’s government.
Making Pemex Great Again?
A viable plan to rescue Pemex exists, but the president has chosen another path.
Why Has Energy Spawned a Political Crisis in Paraguay?
A secretive deal brought Paraguay’s president dangerously close to impeachment – and risks splattering into Brazil.
Pemex’s Summer of Discontent
AMLO has pledged to revive Mexico’s state oil firm, but the company’s five-year plan may do more harm than good.
Brazil’s Energy Sector Needs Reform. Is Bolsonaro Up to the Task?
Brazil’s president will need to work with Congress for the country to make good on its energy potential.
How Latin America Can Use its Natural Resource Wealth Responsibly
Extractive industries can bring benefits for the region. But governance of the sector must continue to improve.
Petrobras’ $20-Billion Bright Spot
Despite recent controversies, Brazil’s state-led oil firm has cause for optimism thanks to two recent deals that sharpen its focus on pre-salt oil.
AMLO’s Energy Policy: A Bygone Era
Plans for a new oil refinery miss an opportunity to modernize Mexican energy policy.
AMLO Update: The Economy He’ll Inherit
Despite Mexico’s new trade deal, economic challenges abound. Will rising oil prices help make the president-elect’s dreams a reality?
