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China’s Power Strategies in Latin America
Dialogo Magazine
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June 17, 2025
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) launched a series of global initiatives to appear to be responding to today’s global challenges. However, as they advance in Latin America, these strategies prioritize Beijing’s geopolitical interests over...
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for June 17, 2025
The Rio Times
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June 17, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets are poised for a critical session today, shaped by a series of international economic indicators that will influence investor sentiment and market dynamics. Key international releases—including Japan’s BoJ Press...
Mexico City race overcomes skepticism, delivers a shining success for NASCAR
The Daily News - Michigan
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Drivers battle for position during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Hermanos Rodríguez race track in Mexico City, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte)MEXICO CITY (AP) — Despite the handful of industry insiders too scared to leave their...
Brazil’s Competitiveness: Modest Gains, Persistent Challenges
The Rio Times
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June 17, 2025
Brazil moved up four places in the most recent global competitiveness rankings, now standing at 58th out of 69 economies. This result comes from the IMD World Competitiveness Center and reflects a mix of positive short-term trends and...
Brazil’s B3 Rises on Strong Economic Data and Technical Breakout as Global Risks Ease
The Rio Times
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June 17, 2025
Brazil’s B3 stock exchange closed the June 16 session with a notable 1.49% gain, ending at 139,255.91 points. This performance, confirmed by official B3 data and central bank releases, reflects a day marked by resilient domestic economic...
Famous Mexican football players in NFL you should know
Briefly
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June 17, 2025
Mexican football players in the NFL are making a powerful impact due to their impressive achievements and inspiring stories. Their talent and passion shine brightly on the biggest football stages. They also break barriers and redefine what it...
At least 18 GW of batteries await Brazil’s planned auction
ESS News
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June 17, 2025
ABSAE estimates Brazil already has between 700 MWh and 800 MWh of battery energy storage capacity. With the nation still awaiting details of an energy storage-dedicated grid capacity reserve auction (LRCAP) planned by the National Electric System...
What Is Tianeptine? Warning Issued Over 'Gas Station Heroin'
Newsweek
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June 17, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stepped up warnings about tianeptine, an unapproved antidepressant increasingly sold in gas stations and convenience stores under names like "Zaza," "Tianna," and "Neptune's Fix." The substance,...
If Oil is Found in the Andaman Islands, India’s Economy Could Grow Six fold : Petroleum Minister
Sanatan Prabhat
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June 17, 2025
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri New Delhi – Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri stated that the ongoing oil exploration in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands may soon yield results. He said the oil reserves discovered in the...
US court enforces oil investment treaty award against Venezuela
Latin Lawyer
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June 17, 2025
Credit: Shutterstock/Regulo Gomez A US court has enforced a Barbadian oil company’s US$108 million investment treaty award against Venezuela, rejecting arguments that it would violate the US’s recognition of the Venezuelan government-in-exile...
Executive in Awe of Mexico’s Embrace as NASCAR’s Gamble Seems to Payout
Essentially Sports
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June 17, 2025
When NASCAR first announced a points-paying race in Mexico City, let’s just say the reaction was mixed. From logistical headaches to health concerns, many people weren’t exactly sold on the idea. Drivers were wary, teams braced for chaos, and fans...
Petrobras Invests to Double Refinery Output, Strengthening Brazil’s Fuel Independence
The Rio Times
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June 17, 2025
Petrobras, Brazil’s state oil company, has signed contracts worth 4.9 billion reais (about $892 million) with Consag Engenharia to build key new units at its Abreu e Lima Refinery (RNEST) in Pernambuco. This investment, part of Petrobras’ official...
Consortium Unveils Plans for Floating Offshore Wind Pilot Project in Brazil
Offshore Wind
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June 17, 2025
A consortium, led by Japan Blue Energy (JB Energy), has unveiled plans for what they say is Brazil’s first floating offshore wind pilot project in the waters off Rio Grande do Sul. A letter of intent was signed by Sindienergia-RS, Portos RS, JB...
A Keystone Review: Ten years in, Guyana redraws the blueprint for emerging oil producers
Guyana Chronicle
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June 17, 2025
TEN years ago, few would have predicted that Guyana, a country of less than a million people with practically no petroleum experience, would emerge as the face of a new energy future. Yet, in the decade since ExxonMobil’s game-changing Liza...
Cheapest premium gas in cities across Carter County in week ending June 7
NE Kentucky News
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June 16, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Carter County selling...
Cheapest regular gas in cities across Pontotoc County in week ending June 7
Oxford Reporter - Mississippi
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June 17, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Pontotoc County...
Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Vernon Parish in week ending June 7?
Central Louisiana News
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June 17, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Vernon Parish selling...
Non-Mining Exports from Colombia Increased 23.5% In Q1 2025
Finance Colombia
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June 16, 2025
After the first quarter of the year, exports of non-mining energy goods consolidate their good performance and reaffirm the growth they have brought since 2024. Between January and March of this year, the country exported $6.140 million USD in...
Energy ministers meet with executives from CGCL, Proman
Trinidad Express
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June 15, 2025
WITH Trinidad and Tobago ranked as the world’s second-largest exporter of methanol, Minister of Energy and Energy IndustriesDr Roodal Moonilal and Minister in the Ministry Ernesto Kesar met separately on Wednesday with executives from two of the...
Venezuela's El Dorado, Where Gold Is Currency Of The Poor
International Business Times - Australia
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June 17, 2025
In the Venezuelan mining community of El Dorado, the majority of residents carry around gold instead of cards or cash to pay for groceries. They live in a town named after the mythical City of Gold and untold riches -- but most of them are poor....