Monthly interview – August 2017
I am talking today with H.E Ambassador Francisco Gormáz Lira, who leads the Chilean Diplomatic Mission in Bern. On November 24, 2016, Ambassador Francisco Gormáz Lira presented his credentials as Ambassador of Chile to the Swiss Confederation. Q1: Ambassador Francisco Gormaz Lira, could you tell us about yourself and your diplomatic career. In which countries […]
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NAFTA Modernization vs. Renegotiation Introduction: The influence of USA to Latin American Economy, especially Mexico, has been strongly present during the first 100 days of Trump’s presidency. One of the most discussed topics may be the renegotiation of the NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement). What should we understand under this term “renegotiation”? What would […]
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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 […]
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Monthly interview – March 2017 Even though there is a revolution in Latin America and the Caribbean towards a sustainable mix of renewable energy, the region mainly stills depends in hydroelectric energy and fossil. One of the leader countries in the implementation of alternative renewable energy sources is Mexico. At the end of 2013, President […]
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. […]
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