Latin America

Thirty-three Environmental Practice attorneys from 17 Greenberg Traurig, LLP offices across the United States, Latin America, and Europe have been recognized in The Legal 500 United States, Latin America, Germany, and EMEA 2026 Editions.…

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On Dec. 11, 2025, the head of the Federal Executive Branch, Claudia Sheinbaum, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) the Decree enacting the General Water Law (LGA)…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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