https://www.bnamericas.com/en/analysis/codelco-seeks-higher-returns-after-years-of-falling-copper-output-and-rising-debt2026-07-21T01:58:08ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-21T01:48:00ZCopper, Lithium Carbonate, Project Finance, Copper cathodes, Production, Private Investment, Productivity / Efficiency, Interest Rates, Legal issues / Legal Advice, Evaporation, Financial results, Asset ManagementCodelco seeks higher returns after years of falling copper output and rising debthttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/sLVtmBtAugJhMgCQXggYWpZJMgpRCAaPxkDlHbgHrNkYKVFPiGCzJYDPCZDVoLUj.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/uruguays-ose-invests-over-us300mn-in-water-security2026-07-21T00:59:42ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-21T00:59:44ZWater utilities, Distribution networks, Water meters, Water reservoir, Drinking Water Treatment Plant (DWTP), Dams, Transport and distribution, Aqueducts and pipelines, Pumping stationsUruguay's OSE invests over US$300mn in water securityhttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/shale-oil-heavyweights-ypf-vista-planning-rigi-application-for-vaca-muerta-block2026-07-21T00:48:35ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-21T00:46:00ZCrude oil, Natural Gas, Capex, Production, Private Investment, Concessions, Shale Oil, Taxes & SubsidiesShale oil heavyweights YPF, Vista planning RIGI application for Vaca Muerta blockhttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/onesubsea-offers-us570mn-in-petrobras-tender2026-07-21T00:01:50ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-21T00:01:53ZTenders, EPC Contractor Company, Midstream Company, Upstream Company, Conventionals, Other (Contractor Companies), Deepwater, Crude oil, Subsea, Natural Gas, Oil & Gas Companies, Engineering Contractor CompanyOnesubsea offers US$570mn in Petrobras tenderhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/pXYWTpsdivjEVpwxgrZCCTCjqbGlFGkHcVGhaTarDvxkcOReIgbHBOdoqxRBlIGo.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/peru-cuts-environmental-permitting-times-to-fast-track-us757mn-mining-pipeline2026-07-21T00:51:04ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T23:45:00ZProspecting, exploration and extraction of mineral resources, Gold, Mining Companies, Copper, Copper cathodes, Capex, Legislation & RegulationPeru cuts environmental permitting times to fast-track US$757mn mining pipelinehttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/SpvAPFnmFFkFNmGbcroEtuJiHWDeFPXvPlfjIKIuHoLqbxlUzlmVCcaWdUDdgRQB.jpeghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/mexico-eases-telecom-testing-rules-ahead-of-usmca-trade-talks2026-07-20T23:35:59ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T23:36:02ZMobile devices, 4G LTE, Mobile broadband, Other (Telecommunications Companies), Regulator, Fixed broadband, Technology Hardware and Equipment Company, Legislation & Regulation, 5gMexico eases telecom testing rules ahead of USMCA trade talkshttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/ATcqToqqQezfqiXgyLLfwqXRBFecoldoWDSeWGqHIthKSXnktdRjkbmnpLqtFcTD.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/argentine-media-group-waiken-plans-nuclear-power-for-data-centers2026-07-20T23:28:52ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T23:28:55ZHousing & Providers, Other (Telecommunications Companies), Data centers, Pay Tv Provider, Internet Service Provider, Capacity, NuclearArgentine media group Waiken plans nuclear power for data centershttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/PYSKIaFPGdLGFWBYcnVstxFEiudgIlZTSkGrcIUanaLJaGIXzZNuIgbMkcnlSHPy.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/mexico-city-to-invest-us23bn-in-line-3-metro-overhaul2026-07-20T23:29:42ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T23:27:00ZTenders, Costs, Other (Infrastructure Operators), Rolling stock, Construction Contractor Company, Capex, Politics, Building Materials, Passenger transport, Other (Contractor Companies), Metro, Logistics / Supply ChainsMexico City to invest US$2.3bn in Line 3 metro overhaulhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/WmvFNvVzweigKtpThnycZwgbLyThYjKyhkLyfDXogoFZjpkKLRVazQCzJbLFotfT.jpeghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/colombia-registers-32-firms-for-solar-storage-auction2026-07-20T23:18:24ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T23:18:27ZHydro, Run of the river, Hydro Dam, Water levels, Mini Hydro, Thermosolar CSP, Photovoltaic, Solar, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)Colombia registers 32 firms for solar, storage auctionhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/WqqdMmlApTFvAqSKaMhUepqYphDifKatUJLyNpKUvRIBKPtvTMzzlhaKrvkwDOyG.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/analysis/mexicos-wind-farm-owners-weigh-turbine-replacement-and-refurbishment2026-07-20T23:00:27ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T23:00:30ZOnshore Wind, Electric Power Producer, Distributed Generation, Clean Energy Transition, Industrial Equipment Supplier, Regulator, Electric Power Distributor, Capex, industrial Engineering, Legislation & Regulation, Industrial Contracting, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)Mexico's wind farm owners weigh turbine replacement and refurbishmenthttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/ZKXWSUpfVXPoXyGijbdKintjAqKlKVUEeBwMARCeKQPmPgoGkYheWERlaXrwNehw.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/jivemaua-takes-control-of-rota-verde-goias-after-restructuring-and-comes-to-hold-80-of-the-highway-concessionaire2026-07-20T22:58:49ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T22:56:00ZHighway Operator, Capex, Private Investment, Concessions, Distressed companies & BankruptcyJiveMauá takes control of Rota Verde Goiás after restructuring and comes to hold 80% of the highway concessionairehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/storms-leave-over-600-small-miners-in-limbo-in-northern-chile2026-07-20T23:03:25ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T22:53:00ZCopper, Lithium Carbonate, Silver, Copper cathodes, Studies, industrial Engineering, Labor issues / Strikes, Production, Water shortages, Legal issues / Legal Advice, Environmental conflict, Logistics / Supply ChainsStorms leave over 600 small miners in limbo in northern Chilehttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/NtiGhjUhlSoNHJwkrplqaraiMJxcUDOkEktlzvXVJVXicrRzAmrRIeByDQGWZEqt.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/venezuela-oil-output-set-to-surge-172026-07-21T01:02:55ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T22:53:00ZOil sands, Brent, Heavy oil, NYMEX Light Sweet Crude, Shale gas , Coalbed methane, Exploration and production blocks - areas, Drilling rigs, Upstream, Surface facilities, WTI, Offshore platformsVenezuela oil output set to surge 17%https://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/FVTWKDrWTvFxMWFamgzmcjdjgdlMgIRiXrKbYEuIhYsKuMUHzPZjwonqSlaQhDfa.jpeghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/peru-opens-years-largest-electrification-tenders-worth-us130mn2026-07-20T22:41:09ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T22:40:00ZTenders, Rural Electrification systems, PhotovoltaicPeru opens year's largest electrification tenders worth US$130mnhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/jZoCfyAcYEjuERJMFGqAmghBgMCyqdizhqtctVYyZDlcRgDhjpjPHjOckdgzbOtn.jpeghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/chile-declares-catastrophe-in-coquimbo-and-huasco-province-after-storms2026-07-20T22:05:03ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T22:05:06ZCosts, Surface water, Mobile devices, 4G LTE, Mobile Network Operator, Natural disasters / Health Crisis, River defenses, Highways - Roads, Groundwater, Electric Power Distributor, Bridge, 5gChile declares catastrophe in Coquimbo and Huasco province after stormshttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/oacvspkjVvzTnPGmboYDWSgnApOqQcCktMFChTBksIKJYEEUGeIPZaQMIdEmSJKK.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/congress-of-honduras-awaits-counterproposals-to-move-forward-with-reforms-to-the-electricity-law2026-07-21T01:10:41ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T22:00:00ZPrivatization, Legislation & Regulation, Distressed companies & BankruptcyCongress of Honduras awaits counterproposals to move forward with reforms to the Electricity Lawhttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/aurora-proposed-thermal-expansion-in-bill-would-increase-renewable-curtailment-by-122026-07-21T00:13:25ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T21:13:00ZOnshore Wind, Other (Consulting Firms), Coal Generation, Photovoltaic, Legislation & Regulation, Strategy Consulting Firm, PoliticsAurora: proposed thermal expansion in bill would increase renewable curtailment by 12%https://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/mexico-launches-second-phase-of-passenger-rail-plan2026-07-20T21:10:53ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T21:10:57ZTenders, Costs, Other (Infrastructure Operators), Railway stations, Construction Contractor Company, Studies, Capex, Politics, Building Materials, Other (Contractor Companies), Rail line, Light rail / Interurban trainMexico launches second phase of passenger rail planhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/DowScswBXaIoQjNPNBWtfTVXwdDYOpoulpxqYqdgiZvywZnaUrAJidpgdRqxNojE.jpeghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/brazil-seeks-market-input-for-second-geostationary-satellite2026-07-20T20:21:23ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T20:21:25ZTenders, Satellite, Satellite broadband, Federal Government, Government programBrazil seeks market input for Second Geostationary Satellitehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/interviews/peruvian-developer-eyes-hyperscaler-boom-preps-eight-sites-for-ai2026-07-20T18:49:12ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T18:49:15ZReal estate, Artificial intelligence, Housing & Providers, Data centers, Capacity, CapexPeruvian developer eyes hyperscaler boom, preps eight sites for AIhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/iuQrprgquULLRKxUkrjRnTyjmgnUZOKKRlGDBsXyIslrgqWYoqRZMrIinTHkjXny.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/chile-issues-definitive-bidding-rules-for-2026-power-supply-auction2026-07-21T01:09:52ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T17:55:00ZTenders, DemandChile issues definitive bidding rules for 2026 power supply auctionhttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/interviews/gramercy-targets-rising-private-credit-demand-in-mexicos-power-sector2026-07-20T17:31:47ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T17:31:50ZElectric Power Producer, Project Finance, Capex, Private Investment, Investment, Investment Bank, Financing, Photovoltaic, Public Investment, Development and Integration Bank, Downstream Company, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)Gramercy targets rising private credit demand in Mexico's power sectorhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/ZhYuozVkkEsLxRtSWOVicZHxKlOmrQVGRZvfttKEMZNCQbRaMLNNSuTAogLzEcQb.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/argentinas-pampa-energia-reaches-fid-on-us27bn-fertilizer-project2026-07-21T00:54:09ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T17:28:00ZBulk commodity terminals, Shale gas , Combined cycle, Fertilizer, Capex, industrial Engineering, Private Investment, Onshore Wind, Multi-purpose ports, Desalination plant, Logistics / Supply Chains, Natural Gas GenerationArgentina's Pampa Energía reaches FID on US$2.7bn fertilizer projecthttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/interviews/edp-to-invest-us196bn-in-brazils-power-distribution-business-by-20302026-07-20T17:28:23ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T17:25:00ZElectric Power Producer, Electric Power Companies, Clean Energy Transition, Electric Power Trader, Distribution, Capex, Transmission System Operator, Primary Distribution, ESG, Secondary Distribution, Transmission Lines, Radial EDP to invest US$1.96bn in Brazil's power distribution business by 2030https://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/uTHnbLrOVAhMZMCeiYBdGyniDgTbmKvyGTiswYxVfvZoWCJzldFCWCrIaWEDCqif.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/us60-million-iron-ore-project-in-brazil-receives-permits-to-start-construction2026-07-21T00:52:30ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T17:07:00ZEnvironmental evaluation, Mining Companies, Trade, Commodities, Capex, Private Investment, Iron oreUS$60mn iron ore project in Brazil receives permits to start constructionhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/HNenaKlMyXvvdUHmgUorJcKYxpLAcrSXHfQPNAdelCbcnCaLVppXGUWXEjoZnoar.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/brasil-sets-date-for-highway-concession-auction-of-us21-billion2026-07-20T16:41:08ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T16:39:00ZTenders, EPC Contractor Company, Construction Contractor Company, Highway Operator, Capex, Federal Government, Private Investment, Concessions, Road paving - rehabilitation, Other (Contractor Companies), Regulator, Logistics / Supply ChainsBrasil sets date for highway concession auction of US$2.1 billionhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/gWYpNozsgoikgeuOxlWaOYQKlAyRcOiIVJZtBndujmnRwBvQkzdZOsPLCGupvqXz.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/terpel-bets-on-ecuador-refocus-retail-fuel-exit-proceeds2026-07-20T16:36:09ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T16:36:11ZMergers & Acquisitions, Fuel Sales, LubricantsTerpel bets on Ecuador refocus, retail fuel exit proceedshttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/fgJpzllxgGWMgalRbyFOnxKizXnkHgGdSicZjbNftpeinghpTqszUnVQOldyrTUR.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/dominican-renewable-plants-secure-grid-noddemand-hits-record2026-07-21T01:05:32ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T16:36:00ZOnshore Wind, Photovoltaic, DemandDominican renewable plants secure grid nod—demand hits recordhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/rmAJZMWzryBNaMwRiewSCBzRSMDNJlZinbHRWkxiXDvNpHwPunRfhgjjuUCMkjQh.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/fcc-aqualia-to-curb-raw-sewage-in-three-cajamarca-rivers-with-us123mn2026-07-20T16:30:23ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T16:30:26ZCapex, Wastewater treatment plantsFCC Aqualia to curb raw sewage in three Cajamarca rivers with US$123mnhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/TiFVXbcdfrPrKTPlaSgXOCWjFQOWaFUGQygdUhnfANGievOnMYEFZwsgnsLBPVhV.jpeghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/the-idb-reaffirms-its-commitment-to-support-the-start-of-abelardo-de-la-espriellas-government-with-us63mn-in-non-reimbursable-technical-cooperation2026-07-20T16:29:38ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T16:29:40ZEconomicsThe IDB reaffirms its commitment to support the start of Abelardo de la Espriella’s Government with US$63mn in non-reimbursable technical cooperationhttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/venezuela-unlocks-us346mn-reserve-tranche-held-at-imf-for-earthquake-reconstruction2026-07-20T16:28:55ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T16:28:58ZNatural disasters / Health Crisis, EconomicsVenezuela unlocks US$346mn reserve tranche held at IMF for earthquake reconstructionhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/gWjoWSNUiwEAvEdffQKfoShxiXlkUzGNsdxiXTrxSohOkRICZPrNhbRLgsmNPQPu.pnghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/legal-disputes-threaten-nearly-us3-billion-in-mining-projects-in-brazil2026-07-20T16:19:25ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T16:18:00ZGold, Environmental evaluation, Environmental conflict, Mining Companies, Commodities, Capex, Private Investment, Legal issues / Legal Advice, PotashLegal disputes threaten nearly US$3 billion in mining projects in Brazilhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/rCRyDdnjdIUudBbHLolKggmCvPqRKvoFVMvoHZNjBcaMfWrkHOdqqCTCJmQZplSc.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/features/bp-plans-new-appraisal-at-block-hosting-its-largest-discovery-in-25-years2026-07-21T01:02:26ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T15:31:00ZExploration / Drilling, Conventionals, Upstream Company, Geological mapping / Surveys, Crude oil, Exploration and production blocks - areas, Natural GasBP plans new appraisal at block hosting its largest discovery in 25 yearshttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/JieAFfNILwJNNTKMcNqYGuzVIDQPyRbMwlrskrgZJPKTieQDvPLmsdWMNrpyzFef.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/brazil-to-pitch-us400-million-airport-concession-contract-to-investors2026-07-20T14:40:24ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T14:36:00ZTenders, Airport hub, EPC Contractor Company, Construction Contractor Company, Airport Operator, Project Finance, Capex, Federal Government, Private Investment, Runways, Concessions, Other (Contractor Companies)Brazil to pitch US$400 million airport concession contract to investorshttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/fjbkSVZMmFHWBOABaAuWfIKsZLMTUGlFsOqfRvaZDTSoeGKgXPxBjDKzAmRojFRQ.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/jamaica-energy-minister-provides-update-on-negotiations-for-new-electricity-licence2026-07-20T21:55:26ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T14:22:00ZElectric Power Producer, Electric Power Distributor, Transmission System OperatorJamaica Energy Minister Provides Update on Negotiations for New Electricity Licencehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/brazil-greenlights-construction-of-countrys-largest-desalination-plant2026-07-21T01:04:31ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T14:02:00ZOther (Infrastructure Operators), EPC Contractor Company, Construction Contractor Company, Capex, Water and Sewage Company, Private Investment, Concessions, Desalination plant, Other (Contractor Companies), Public-private partnership (PPP), Investment, State GovernmentBrazil greenlights construction of country's largest desalination planthttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/VOIQnOwXzSgGXaPNzhxsDhlQvQEYvqIBJBKXPFnkGqpdnpaWAvrxUhfDIOVrsnbE.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/electricity-service-continuity-improves-in-costa-rica2026-07-20T16:36:37ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T14:00:00ZRegulator, Electric Power DistributorElectricity service continuity improves in Costa Ricahttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/peru-promotes-investments-of-more-than-us-529mn-to-strengthen-power-generation-and-transmission-during-the-current-administration2026-07-21T01:11:03ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T13:30:00ZTransmission Lines, Public-private partnership (PPP), Investment, Transmission, Photovoltaic, Public Investment, Private Investment, Concessions, SubstationsPeru promotes investments of more than US$ 529mn to strengthen power generation and transmission during the current administrationhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/OFegKkHjcpvYbMCdPATggOBuhBtbWBVnvjkREkpbTRsjEDOQQeVbSbDHKAlhdAhg.jpeghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/daily-headlines-who-controls-critical-minerals2026-07-20T13:28:34ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T13:26:00ZNickel, Copper, Lithium Carbonate, Project Finance, Copper cathodes, Capex, Federal Government, Private Investment, Other (Contractor Companies), Data centers, Logistics / Supply Chains, InvestmentDaily headlines: Who controls critical minerals?https://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/fKuMPwGopAybJGVpMhVuihAdLqhjiJDqetGCnvAcrzICSOExjRqgMJqySGnDljyV.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/cochabamba-marks-an-energy-milestone-with-its-first-underground-high-voltage-line2026-07-20T21:09:14ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T13:19:00ZTransmission Lines, Transmission, Electric Power Distributor, SubstationsCochabamba marks an energy milestone with its first underground high-voltage linehttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/DtOUELwdEDjBazElzWmUhlyrEReEUHSpQVgzcHbQxORtwxfrUspACEBMzWQKVLNb.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/peru-declares-paita-a-strategic-zone-to-boost-investments-and-the-development-of-the-petrochemical-industry2026-07-20T20:47:08ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T13:00:00ZFertilizer, Natural GasPeru declares Paita a strategic zone to boost investments and the development of the petrochemical industryhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/WtBFWGjtqzMJAAIcvQPeHlGJiOnnVqTIDsUETevpbfndpdgOlsSumIAAZCkZOeTx.jpeghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservice