Monthly interview – April 2016
Key players in renewable energy in Latin America- Potential for Swiss companies Latin America is a key oil and gas producer with some of the world’s top 10 oil exporters. But, the rapid growth in energy demand amid energy security concerns and increasing climate impacts present Latin American countries with an opportunity to rethink their […]
Read MoreWill Latin Americas be the leader in producing renewable energy?
Energy security, environmental sustainability and economic competitiveness are all at stake in the region’s delicate balancing act. With low technology costs, rapid policy learning curves and some of the world’s best resources, rising energy demand presents an opportunity for the region to move to a more sustainable energy system based on higher shares of renewables. […]
Read MoreThe Automotive industry in Mexico
The Mexican automotive industry is one of the main pillars of Mexico’s economic growth. By today it accounted 3.0 percent of Mexico’s GDP (vs. 1.9 in 1993). The automobile industry in Mexico has been growing steadily through foreign investment. In 1993, ten plants of five different brands were built; 2015, there were 18 plants from […]
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Latin America and China
Latin America and China China’s presence in the US “backyard” November, 2016. Xi Jinping, president of China, visited Ecuador, Peru and Chile, with the aim to further discuss trade deals with Latin America. The change of China’s foreign policy with Mr. Xi Jinping looks to a more power projection and active engagement. Latin America represents […]
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