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Argentina is Experiencing an Oil Boom, with Bright Spots and Shadows

  • March 19, 2025

Workers laboring in Vaca Muerta. Although oil has allowed Argentina to become a net exporter, this has not improved living conditions in the province of Neuquén, where most of it is located. Credit: Martin Álvarez Mullaly / Opsur by Daniel Gutman (buenos aires) Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Inter Press Service BUENOS...

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Hortolandia Emerges as an Energy and Environmental City in Brazil

  • February 26, 2025

The parking lot of the Hortolandia city hall, still under construction, features photovoltaic panels on its roofs, one of the 21 solar plants that will generate 80% of the electricity consumed in the 200 municipal offices and public lighting systems. Credit: Mario Osava / IPS by Mario Osava (hortolandia, brazil) Wednesday,...

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Mexican Electric Vehicles Struggle to Accelerate

  • February 26, 2025

Downtown traffic in Mexico City. The electrification of transportation is a challenge in this Latin American country, where over 58 million vehicles are in circulation. Credit: Emilio Godoy / IPS by Emilio Godoy (mexico) Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Inter Press Service MEXICO, Feb 26 (IPS) – Mexico has seen several attempts...

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CARICOM Leaders Take Steps to Tackle Crime, Climate, Trade and Food Crises

  • February 24, 2025

Press Conference to mark the end of the 48th Regular CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting (L-R) CARICOM Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett, Prime Ministers Philip Davis (Bahamas), Dr. Keith Rowley (Trinidad & Tobago), Mia Mottley (Barbados), Andrew Holness (Jamaica) and President Dr. Irfaan Ali (Guyana). by Alison Kentish (dominica) Monday, February...

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