This GT Alert highlights significant energy sector developments in Latin America, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic, from September and October
Continue Reading Latin America Energy Updates: September and October 2024Erick Hernández Gallego
Erick Hernández represents domestic and international clients on environmental and energy matters, including corporate finance, healthcare, regulatory compliance and real estate matters. Erick has represented clients in several project finance, mergers and acquisitions and electric energy tenders, as well as hydrocarbons tender procedures, both in accordance to the new energy reform in Mexico.
Mexican Constitutional Amendment Reforms Electric Energy and Other Strategic Sectors
Reshaping Mexico’s energy sector’s legal framework, on Oct. 31, 2024, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo enacted a decree amending several articles regarding strategic areas and enterprises. The decree amends i) the…
Continue Reading Mexican Constitutional Amendment Reforms Electric Energy and Other Strategic SectorsMexico Issues Provisions to Integrate Electric Energy Storage System into National Power Grid
On May 6, 2024, Mexico’s Energy Regulation Commission (CRE) published on the National Commission for Regulatory Improvement (CONAMER) website the preliminary draft of the agreement issuing the General Administrative Provisions…
Continue Reading Mexico Issues Provisions to Integrate Electric Energy Storage System into National Power GridMexico’s Mining Sector on Alert After Sheinbaum Releases ‘100 Steps for Transformation’ Plan
Mexico President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum will not grant new open-pit mining concessions during her administration, according to her “100 Steps for Transformation” (Plan), published in July. The Plan also states that…
Continue Reading Mexico’s Mining Sector on Alert After Sheinbaum Releases ‘100 Steps for Transformation’ PlanMexico City Government Modifies Environmental Laws
On July 18, 2024, Mexico City’s head of government published the following decrees in the city’s Official Gazette: (i) Decree issuing the Environmental Law of Mexico City and repealing the…
Continue Reading Mexico City Government Modifies Environmental LawsLatin America Energy Updates: May–June 2023
In May and June 2023, Latin American countries embarked on a variety of projects to advance the renewable energy movement. Whether it is new agreements to promote international cooperation for…
Continue Reading Latin America Energy Updates: May–June 2023Mexico Passes Bill Amending Mining Law, and Related Environmental Laws
On March 28, 2023, the Federal Executive presented a bill (the Bill) to the House of Representatives that would amend various provisions of the Mining Law, the National Waters Law…
Continue Reading Mexico Passes Bill Amending Mining Law, and Related Environmental LawsMexico’s Initiative to Amend Mining Law, Related Environmental Law Provisions Regarding Mining and Water Concessions
On March 28, 2023, Mexico’s President presented to the Chamber of Representatives an initiative to amend several provisions of the Mining Law, the National Water Law, the General Law of…
Continue Reading Mexico’s Initiative to Amend Mining Law, Related Environmental Law Provisions Regarding Mining and Water ConcessionsRenewable Energy in Latin America Updates – August 2022
With the steady development of the renewable energy sector in Latin America, this GT Alert presents significant recent advances in several countries in the region.
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Renewable Energy in Latin America Updates – July 2022
This GT Alert highlights news and updates on renewable energy in Latin America.
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