Tag #Latin America

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Gazprom's Failed Bolivian Gas Project Exposes Limits of Russia's Latin American Energy Strategy

Gazprom's failed Bolivian gas exploration project, Ñancahuazú-X1, completed in 2020, resulted in the company's 2024 exit from the Azero contract, highlighting concerns about Russia's opaque energy investments and geopolitical goals in Latin America.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse: Casualties Include Public Figures

A ceiling collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic during a concert resulted in at least one death, including provincial governor Nelsa Cruz, and multiple injuries to public figures, prompting ongoing rescue operations and raising questions about building safety regulations.

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Good Health and Well-being
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U.S. Aims to Counter China's Influence on Panama Canal

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Panama on Tuesday to meet with President José Raúl Mulino, aiming to counter China's influence on the Panama Canal and strengthen defense ties, amidst disputes over port control and canal fees.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Colombia's CELAC Presidency: A Pivotal Moment for Latin American Integration

Colombia's leadership of five regional organizations, including CELAC, presents a pivotal moment for Latin American integration, demanding strategic actions to address challenges arising from a multipolar world and focusing on development and regional citizenship.

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Reduced Inequality
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Mexico's Water Crisis: Dwindling Resources Threaten Economy and Food Security

Mexico's dwindling water resources, dropping from 191 cubic meters per capita in 2005 to a projected 136 by 2030 in Mexico City, threaten food security (corn production) and economic stability, impacting 32 high-risk districts including major cities, and lagging behind Latin American peers in water ...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Chile Seeks to Modernize Environmental Regulations Amidst Climate Change Concerns

The Chilean government is pursuing a domestic environmental reform bill and an Inter-American Court opinion on climate change duties, aiming to streamline regulations and strengthen environmental protections, but faces obstacles such as indigenous consultations and project litigation.

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Climate Action
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U.S. Warns China Against Canal Interference

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Panama on April 8, 2025, warning that the U.S. will not allow China to compromise the Panama Canal's operation, citing a Chinese company's control of critical port infrastructure and a stalled sale of these assets to a U.S. consortium.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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CELAC Summit in Honduras Addresses US Trade War, Migrant Crisis

Honduras hosted the foreign ministers' meeting of the Ninth CELAC Summit on April 8th, 2025, aiming to strengthen regional unity amid a US-imposed trade war and increased migrant deportations; at least ten presidents confirmed their attendance.

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Partnerships for the Goals
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Panama Canal Port Sale Highlights Geopolitical Power Play

The sale of Panama Canal ports to a US firm for \$23 billion exemplifies a narrative framing Chinese infrastructure investment in Latin America as a military threat, highlighting the power of 'prescriptive geopolitics' in shaping policy decisions and potentially hindering regional development.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Latin American Polarization on Feminism: A Study of Antifeminist Attitudes

A study across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, El Salvador, and Mexico reveals significant polarization regarding feminism, with roughly 45% disagreeing and 40% agreeing that women use feminism for unfair advantage; antifeminist views correlate with opposition to abortion, same-sex marriage, and stricter ...

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Gender Equality
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Argentina Navigates U.S. Tariffs Amidst IMF Loan Pursuit

Argentina's government spokesperson emphasized the positive relationship with the U.S., resulting in lower tariffs compared to other countries, while President Milei's support for Trump coincides with new U.S. tariffs and an awaited IMF loan of roughly $20 billion.

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Reduced Inequality
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Investment Treaty Allows Lawsuit Against Chile Over COVID-19 Measures

Two French companies sued Chile for $2 billion due to COVID-19 sanitary measures reducing their airport concession profits by 90%, highlighting how investment treaties prioritize investor interests over public health and enabling lawsuits against states for various public policies.

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