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Will Sheinbaum Break with AMLO on Energy?
When she was mayor of Mexico City, Sheinbaum championed bus electrification and installed solar panels at the Central de Abastos, the largest food market in Latin America. Her dual roles as a scientist and government official seemingly indicate green credentials. However, the reality is that…
Tokayev’s Diplomacy: It’s Hard to Please Everyone
Kazakhstan President Tokayev’s meetings with foreign leaders demonstrate the difficulty of balancing rival interests and ambitions of the country’s neighbors.
Jorge Castaneda: The Galvez Whisperer
One of the first public figures to propose Mexican Sen. Xochitl Galvez as opposition presidential candidate was Jorge Castaneda.
Lula’s Plan(s) to Make Brazil Go Green
Last September, Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his administration showcased a number of climate-friendly policies and initiatives to international audiences. Lula has continued to introduce and amend efforts to make Brazil’s economy greener, allocating billions of dollars to expanding biofuels output and…
Meet Claudia Sheinbaum’s Gatekeeper
If you want a meeting with Mexican presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum, you need to reach out to Luisa Abreu. A journalist by training, she has worked with Sheinbaum since 2015, when Abreu became the chief of staff of the then-mayor of Tlalpan.
Webinar: Argentina Election Outlook
Horizon Engage hosted an exclusive event with our Argentina expert based in Buenos Aires, Marcelo Garcia, a month before an election that could open a radical new era for the country. The discussion examined possible scenarios, opportunities and risks ahead for investors as the country enters unchartered…
As Ukraine Awaits More Western Weapons, Russia Digs in for Long War
US Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Mark Milley assessed that Ukrainian forces probably have around 30 to 45 days of good “fighting weather” before mud triggered by the fall rain slows down combat operations. What does this mean?
Milei’s Energy Sector Vision for Argentina May Meet Resistance
After his victory in the 13 August primaries, libertarian economist Javier Milei is now the obvious frontrunner in Argentina’s presidential race. As his chances of winning the presidency grow, Milei has begun assembling more detailed plans for his potential time in office — including significant…
Africa Coup Contagion — Who’s Next?
Military coups have toppled governments in Niger and Gabon, two resource-rich countries in sub-Saharan Africa, in less than a month. The two putsches come on the heels of a wave of military takeovers in West and Central Africa that might spread to other nations in…
Will Mexico Embrace Clean Hydrogen?
Recently, Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) announced plans to construct a green hydrogen (H2) plant in Oaxaca state, marking a favorable step in the country’s renewable energy landscape.
Nigeria: Oil Output Down, Lackluster Cabinet
In Nigeria, the Bola Tinubu presidency is off to a rocky start, with declining oil output, the naira falling to record lows, and inflation climbing.
Egypt: Sisi’s Power Woes Drag On
Egypt faces shortfalls in gas flows undermining export revenues and leading to power outages that government officials say may run through mid-September.