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New Atlanticist

Aug 5, 2016

US Energy Partnerships with Caribbean Countries Will Herald Long-Term Benefits

By Nathaniel Sizemore

Since tumbling oil prices began to cripple the Venezuelan economy and hurt the efficacy of PetroCaribe— its oil exchange program—the US has launched strategic initiatives in the Caribbean aimed at providing policy and financial assistance to islands seeking to bolster their energy security. The United States’ broad financing initiatives are an important step in the […]

Cuba Energy & Environment

In the News

Aug 4, 2016

Murta Quoted by CNBC on Brazil’s Political and Economic Status Approaching the Rio Olympics

By Andrea Murta

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Brazil

In the News

Aug 3, 2016

Marczak Quoted by Fox News Latino on Brazil’s Ability to Host the Olympic Games

By Jason Marczak

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Brazil

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Jul 27, 2016

Marczak Quoted by The Washington Diplomat on Colombia FARC Ceasefire

By Jason Marczak

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Colombia

In the News

Jul 22, 2016

Marczak in Huffington Post: President’s US Visit Reinforces Mexico’s Importance to Main Street America

By Jason Marczak

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Mexico

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Jul 19, 2016

Franco in Latin Trade: Mexico: A Bad Neighbor?

By Arturo Franco

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Mexico

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Jul 18, 2016

Atlantic Council Event Foul Play Featured by the Washington Times

By Atlantic Council

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Brazil

New Atlanticist

Jul 15, 2016

From Scandal to Silver Lining: Petrobras’ Offering Opportunity for Brazil’s Energy Sector

By Meghan Rowley

The Lavo Jato corruption investigations, also known as Operation Car Wash, into Petrobras, Brazil’s oil giant, shocked the energy sector and helped fuel one of the country’s worst recessions. Nonetheless, some analysts are optimistic that the industry can open itself up to foreign investors and domestic competition to once again generate prosperity. “The energy industry […]

Brazil Energy & Environment

In the News

Jul 15, 2016

Atlantic Council Event US SOUTHCOM: A Strategic Look with ADM Kurt W. Tidd Featured by Stars & Stripes

By Atlantic Council

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Latin America

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Jul 14, 2016

Oil & gas in Brazil: A new silver lining?

By Décio Oddone

Transformations in Brazil's energy sector could be critical to rebooting the broader economy. Today, with state-owned Petrobras still reeling from political scandal, one development welcomed by investors is a bill gaining steam in Congress to open offshore oil discoveries to greater private investment. Is this the beginning of more changes to come?

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