Ministerio de Energía y Minas

Cuban social and economic unrest

25 clusters · 220 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: Cuba claims U.S. pressure blocks UN humanitarian aid

In July 2021, unprecedented protests erupted across Cuba as citizens demanded relief from chronic electricity outages, water scarcity, rising food prices, and a weakened healthcare system. By early 2026, the crisis inten

South American mining regulatory and environmental updates

15 clusters · 86 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Peru targets increased copper production through permit reforms

Environmental and social management remains a central focus for South American mining. In Peru, Anglo American’s Quellaveco copper mine reported zero social conflicts for 2026 and earned The Copper Mark certification in

Ongoing crackdown on gangs, extortion, and illegal mining

45 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Mercury contamination affects indigenous communities in Madre de Dios

Peruvian security forces have maintained a multi-regional offensive against organized crime, illegal mining, and extortion. Throughout mid-2026, operations targeted various criminal networks, including the dismantling of

Fuel price volatility and regional responses in Latin Am

8 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Guatemala approves temporary fuel tax exemptions

Since mid‑July 2026, fuel prices across Central and South America have risen sharply in line with global oil market dynamics. In Chile, following a three‑week price hike in late July, new adjustments were confirmed by th

Energy and utility instability in Caribbean and South Am

16 clusters · 233 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Cuba energy crisis worsens as major thermoelectric plants fail

Regional energy stability remains under pressure across the Caribbean and South America due to fuel shortages, infrastructure issues, and environmental factors. In Cuba, the energy crisis has intensified, with widespread

Peru infrastructure and resource development

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Moquegua water projects benefit 625 farming families

Peru continues its focus on infrastructure and resource management, with recent developments addressing regional water scarcity and management disputes. In the Puno region, the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sani

Latin American electricity sector reforms and challenges

5 clusters · 68 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic utilities upgrade electrical infrastructure

Latin American nations are addressing various financial and structural challenges within their electricity sectors. In Colombia, the government has allocated 1.5 trillion pesos to stabilize the sector, including payments

Nicaraguan economic growth and climate resilience

6 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Nicaragua reports strong economic growth and record bank deposits

Nicaragua has demonstrated sustained economic expansion through 2026, characterized by stable inflation and a zero percent annual exchange rate slide for the Córdoba against the U.S. dollar. Growth has been driven by the

Brazil ethanol prices reverse trend amid supply shifts

33 clusters · 107 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Ethanol prices rise in Brazil amid supply and demand shifts

The downward trend in Brazilian ethanol prices observed through August 2026 reversed in September, driven by supply disruptions and rising demand. In the Southeast, the average ethanol price reached R$4.09 per liter duri

Electricity sector developments in South America

10 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Peru energy and mining sectors report significant growth in 2026

In August 2026, electricity sector developments in South America focused on infrastructure expansion and grid modernization in Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador. In Peru, the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) approved modi

Fuel supply and social unrest in Loreto, Peru

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Iquitos and Loreto region implement 72-hour strike over fuel and mining issues

In early September 2026, Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) implemented temporary measures to prevent fuel shortages in the Loreto region. These measures, effective from September 4 to October 2, waived minimum

Ginger production and export challenges in Peru and Brazil

2 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Peru mining investment targets US$ 7 billion for 2026

The ginger market in Peru and Brazil is facing various supply, regulatory, and environmental pressures. In Peru, while current supply exceeds demand, producers face potential disruptions from El Niño-driven rainfall expe

Global mining industry technological transformation

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Latin American mining sector sees investment growth and digital transformation

The global mining industry is increasingly focusing on technological transformation, specifically through the integration of digitalization, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). In

Peru energy sector instability and rising costs

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Peru faces economic pressure from rising oil prices and energy instability

The Peruvian energy sector is facing increasing instability characterized by high costs and insufficient infrastructure investment. In the Piura region, electricity tariffs rose by 3.77% due to transmission line congesti

Cuba power, healthcare, and economic crisis deepens

45 clusters · 426 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Cuba faces critical shortages of water, food, and medicine

The electricity shortfall that began with the July 2024 shutdown of Unit 1 at the Antonio Guiteras plant has continued to worsen. By mid‑July 2026, the state utility UNE reported a generation deficit of about 2,260 MW du