Secretaría de Energía

Chilean mining: investment surge amid production crisis

15 clusters · 42 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Chilean exports reach US$83.25 billion through August 2026

The Chilean mining industry is undergoing a technological and human capital transformation driven by declining mineral grades and rising global demand. While copper concentrations have fallen, the energy transition and a

Mexico investment and energy infrastructure trends

8 clusters · 51 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Coparmex urges Mexico to improve spending to attract investment

Mexico continues to be positioned as a primary destination for investment in Latin America. Following briefings with President Claudia Sheinbaum, Goldman Sachs President and COO John Waldron noted that Mexico’s strategy

Mexican authorities combat illegal fuel operations

11 clusters · 103 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Mexico's Finance Ministry targets fuel tax fraud and reports Pemex debt reduction

Mexican authorities continue to combat illegal fuel operations, known as ‘huachicol,’ which have evolved into a massive criminal enterprise. Between 2018 and 2025, an estimated 147 billion liters of fuel were moved throu

Fuel price volatility and regional responses in Latin Am

11 clusters · 112 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Honduras implements temporary diesel tax relief to curb fuel prices

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

Mexico energy sector regulatory and permit issues

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Mexico biofuel projects face regulatory delays

Mexico’s energy sector is navigating complex regulatory landscapes involving both traditional fuel imports and emerging biofuel projects. In one instance, the Ministry of Energy (Sener) authorized fuel import permits fo

Honduran economic and institutional crisis

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Honduras faces economic decline and persistent corruption

Honduras is experiencing significant economic instability driven by rising costs and institutional challenges. In late 2026, the country faced sharp increases in fuel prices, with diesel and kerosene seeing jumps of 82%

Utility price hikes and subsidy reforms in Argentina

17 clusters · 162 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Northern Argentine governors demand differentiated electricity tariffs

By early October 2026, the impact of energy subsidy reforms and utility price hikes has prompted increased local government intervention, regional political negotiations, and ongoing legal disputes. Municipal Consumer In

Global fuel price surges and energy inflation

10 clusters · 164 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Fuel markets face sales declines and supply tensions in Mexico and Argentina

Rising fuel costs continue to drive significant inflation and transportation expenses globally. In Spain, diesel prices have surged by over 15%, outpacing gasoline due to high freight demand and geopolitical tensions. In

Honduras energy sector reform

2 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Honduras and Venezuela advance electrical sector reforms and recovery plans

Honduran President Nasry Asfura sanctioned the Ley de Justicia Energética to restructure the national electricity sector. The reform mandates the reorganization of the Empresa Nacional de Energía Eléctrica (ENEE) into a

Electricity sector developments in South America

11 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: ENGIE acquires Aguaytía-Pucallpa transmission line in Peru

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

US threatens diesel export ban over European fuel reserves

33 clusters · 524 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Diesel prices dip slightly amid global crude oil volatility

The Trump administration has escalated its pressure on European allies, issuing an ultimatum to Germany and France to release emergency diesel reserves. Washington has warned that failure to comply could result in a pote

Mexico financial intelligence and crime combat efforts

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: UIF and ASF sign agreement to exchange data against corruption

Mexico is intensifying efforts to dismantle the financial structures of criminal organizations through enhanced intelligence and inter-agency cooperation. Initially, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) and the Financial Intelli

Pemex energy transition and production strategy

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Pemex to increase drilling in 2027 to boost reserves

Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex) is pursuing a dual-track strategy involving energy transition and increased hydrocarbon production. Under the Hydrocarbon Sector Development Plan, the company aims to diversify revenue and re

Public service and welfare updates in Argentina and Peru

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Social welfare updates: Gas subsidies in Argentina and water subsidy declines in Peru

Public service and social welfare developments have been reported in Argentina and Peru. In Argentina, municipal pediatric services saw their highest demand of the year in June 2026, with over 9,000 consultations provid

Mexico fuel-theft crackdown and Ruffo Appel legal battle

62 clusters · 334 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: FGR denies arrest warrant for Jorge Amílcar Olán Aparicio

The nationwide anti-huachicol campaign intensified through August 2026. In Tamaulipas, joint operations in Ciudad Victoria dismantled a suspected clandestine center near a strategic Pemex pipeline, where authorities seiz

Argentina energy subsidy negotiations and reforms

6 clusters · 114 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Neuquén secures continuity of Patagonia gas subsidies

The Argentine national government and governors of the Norte Grande region have reached a strategic agreement to restructure electricity subsidies to address high summer energy demand. Negotiated by Economy Minister Luis

Expansion and safety concerns of Mexico solar welfare

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Mexican municipalities distribute solar energy equipment to residents

The Mexican federal government has expanded its ‘Techos Solares para el Bienestar’ program, an initiative designed to combat energy poverty by installing free photovoltaic systems in vulnerable households. While initial