Editorial

The growing tension in the Persian Gulf once again makes clear that oil remains the main channel through which international crises are transmitted to economies. Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) are not immune to this reality. Despite having one of the cleanest electricity systems in the world, the region...

We are living in particularly complex and challenging times. Energy development today unfolds in a scenario marked by persistent geopolitical tensions, an increasingly urgent environmental agenda, and unprecedented technological acceleration. Energy today, more than ever, stands at the core of national security, economic competitiveness, and the social stability of our...

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) face a paradox that presents real opportunities. As the region moves toward renewable energy sources, millions of tons of solid waste from our cities are being sent to landfills every day, posing a significant threat to the environment, public health, and the climate. What...

Latin America and the Caribbean are at a turning point in their energy future. In a global context marked by climate urgency, technological transformation, and the need to ensure both energy security and economic development, the region is moving toward an energy transition that combines climate ambition with technical realism...

At a time when the world is reassessing its energy systems to address the most significant climate, technological, and geopolitical challenges of our era, Latin America and the Caribbean face a unique opportunity: to establish a unified voice capable of influencing, proposing, and leading sustainable solutions at the global level....

The upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP30), to be held in Belém do Pará in November, represents a pivotal moment for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)—not only because the region will host the world’s most important climate summit, but also because it arrives with a unique position: an energy...