https://www.bnamericas.com/en/analysis/codelco-seeks-higher-returns-after-years-of-falling-copper-output-and-rising-debt2026-07-21T03:34:05ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-21T01:48:00ZInvestment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Public-private partnership (PPP), Bonds and Shares, Investment and Financing Topics, Financial results, Brine extraction, Production, Copper, Commodities, Lithium Hydroxide, Distressed companies & BankruptcyCodelco seeks higher returns after years of falling copper output and rising debthttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/AFioQXpWfRTEYXhoGBMLWebAFnsNXHvGqVHyLTuvzWpVsCCfegcmGlvgaXIClYtW.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, Aqueducts and pipelines, Water reservoir, Distribution networks, Drinking Water Treatment Plant (DWTP), Dams, Water meters, Transport and distribution, 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, Production, Private Investment, Concessions, Shale Oil, Taxes & Subsidies, Capex, Natural GasShale 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 Englishen2026-07-21T00:01:53ZOther (Contractor Companies), Crude oil, Deepwater, Engineering Contractor Company, Conventionals, Subsea, Oil & Gas Companies, Natural Gas, Downstream Company, Midstream Company, Tenders, Upstream 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 Englishen2026-07-20T23:45:00ZGold, Legislation & Regulation, Copper cathodes, Copper, Mining Companies, Capex, Prospecting, exploration and extraction of mineral resourcesPeru 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, Mobile broadband, 5g, Legislation & Regulation, Regulator, Technology Hardware and Equipment Company, Fixed broadband, 4G LTE, Other (Telecommunications Companies)Mexico 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 Englishen2026-07-20T23:28:55ZNuclear, Capacity, Housing & Providers, Internet Service Provider, Pay Tv Provider, Data centers, Other (Telecommunications Companies)Argentine 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 Englishen2026-07-20T23:27:00ZPassenger transport, Other (Contractor Companies), Economics, Logistics / Supply Chains, Engineering Contractor Company, Public Investment, Politics, Legislation & Regulation, Tenders, Other (Infrastructure Operators), Costs, Building MaterialsMexico 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 Englishen2026-07-20T23:18:27ZRun of the river, Water levels, Hydro Dam, Hydro, Thermosolar CSP, Photovoltaic, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Mini Hydro, SolarColombia 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, Electric Power Distributor, Clean Energy Transition, Distributed Generation, Legislation & Regulation, Industrial Equipment Supplier, Regulator, industrial Engineering, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Industrial Contracting, CapexMexico'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 Englishen2026-07-20T22:56:00ZPrivate Investment, Distressed companies & Bankruptcy, Concessions, Highway Operator, CapexJiveMauá 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 Englishen2026-07-20T22:53:00ZEconomics, Environmental conflict, Metals smelting, refining and metal products, Gold, Regulator, Logistics / Supply Chains, Distressed companies & Bankruptcy, River defenses, Natural disasters / Health Crisis, Social conflicts, Government program, Legal issues / Legal AdviceStorms 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 Englishen2026-07-20T22:53:00ZSurface facilities, Tight gas, Geological mapping / Surveys, Crude oil, WTI, Offshore platforms, Mexican Mix, Shale gas , Type of hydrocarbons, Shale Oil, Brent, Natural GasVenezuela 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, Photovoltaic, Rural Electrification systemsPeru 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 Englishen2026-07-20T22:05:06ZMobile devices, Electric Power Distributor, 5g, Highways - Roads, Groundwater, Bridge, Costs, Mobile Network Operator, River defenses, Natural disasters / Health Crisis, 4G LTE, Surface waterChile 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 Englishen2026-07-20T22:00:00ZLegislation & Regulation, Distressed companies & Bankruptcy, PrivatizationCongress 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 Englishen2026-07-20T21:13:00ZCoal Generation, Politics, Other (Consulting Firms), Onshore Wind, Legislation & Regulation, Photovoltaic, Strategy Consulting FirmAurora: 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 Englishen2026-07-20T21:10:57ZOther (Contractor Companies), Rail line, Economics, Light rail / Interurban train, Engineering Contractor Company, Public Investment, Financing, Politics, Legislation & Regulation, Tenders, Other (Infrastructure Operators), CostsMexico 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 Englishen2026-07-20T20:21:25ZSatellite broadband, Satellite, Tenders, 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 Englishen2026-07-20T18:49:15ZCapacity, Housing & Providers, Data centers, Capex, Artificial intelligence, Real estatePeruvian 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 Englishen2026-07-20T17:31:50ZPrivate Equity and Asset Management, Investment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Public Investment, Development and Integration Bank, Downstream Company, Electric Power Producer, Midstream Company, Private Investment, Investment Bank, Power purchase agreement (PPA), CapexGramercy 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 Englishen2026-07-20T17:28:00ZOnshore Wind, Natural Gas Generation, Multi-purpose ports, Logistics / Supply Chains, Desalination plant, industrial Engineering, Fertilizer, Commodities, Shale gas , Natural Gas, Raw materials & Feedstocks, Bulk commodity terminalsArgentina'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 Englishen2026-07-20T17:25:00ZRadial , Electric Power Distributor, Transmission Lines, Secondary Distribution, Distribution, Network Upgrades, Rural Electrification systems, Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Smart Grids, Substations, Climate change, Electric Power TraderEDP 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 Englishen2026-07-20T17:07:00ZIron ore, Trade, Environmental evaluation, Commodities, Private Investment, Mining Companies, CapexUS$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 Englishen2026-07-20T16:39:00ZRoad paving - rehabilitation, Contractor Companies, Other (Contractor Companies), Highways - Roads, Regulator, Logistics / Supply Chains, Engineering Contractor Company, Tenders, Federal Government, Private Investment, Concessions, Highway OperatorBrasil 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 Englishen2026-07-20T16:30:26ZWastewater treatment plants, CapexFCC 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 Englishen2026-07-20T16:28:58ZEconomics, Natural disasters / Health CrisisVenezuela 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 Englishen2026-07-20T16:18:00ZPotash, Environmental conflict, Gold, Legal issues / Legal Advice, Environmental evaluation, Commodities, Private Investment, Mining Companies, CapexLegal 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 Englishen2026-07-20T15:31:00ZGeological mapping / Surveys, Crude oil, Upstream Company, Conventionals, Exploration and production blocks - areas, Natural Gas, Exploration / DrillingBP 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 Englishen2026-07-20T14:36:00ZContractor Companies, Other (Contractor Companies), Investment, Regulator, Logistics / Supply Chains, Engineering Contractor Company, Airport passenger terminals, Public Investment, Airport cargo terminals, Airport hub, Airport Operator, TendersBrazil to pitch US$400 million airport concession contract to investorshttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/fjbkSVZMmFHWBOABaAuWfIKsZLMTUGlFsOqfRvaZDTSoeGKgXPxBjDKzAmRojFRQ.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/jamaica-energy-minister-provides-update-on-negotiations-for-new-electricity-licence2026-07-20T21:55:26ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T14:22:00ZElectric Power Producer, Electric Power Distributor, Transmission System OperatorJamaica Energy Minister Provides Update on Negotiations for New Electricity Licencehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/brazil-greenlights-construction-of-countrys-largest-desalination-plant2026-07-21T01:04:31ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T14:02:00ZState Government, Contractor Companies, Other (Contractor Companies), Investment, Water reservoir, Public-private partnership (PPP), Desalination plant, Engineering Contractor Company, Public Investment, Water and Sewage Company, Other (Infrastructure Operators), Private InvestmentBrazil greenlights construction of country's largest desalination planthttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/VOIQnOwXzSgGXaPNzhxsDhlQvQEYvqIBJBKXPFnkGqpdnpaWAvrxUhfDIOVrsnbE.jpghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservicehttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/electricity-service-continuity-improves-in-costa-rica2026-07-20T16:36:37ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T14:00:00ZElectric Power Distributor, RegulatorElectricity service continuity improves in Costa Ricahttps://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/peru-promotes-investments-of-more-than-us-529mn-to-strengthen-power-generation-and-transmission-during-the-current-administration2026-07-21T01:11:03ZBNamericas Englishen2026-07-20T13:30:00ZTransmission Lines, Investment, Public-private partnership (PPP), Photovoltaic, Transmission, Private Investment, Concessions, Public Investment, SubstationsPeru promotes investments of more than US$ 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 Englishen2026-07-20T13:26:00ZState Government, Contractor Companies, Other (Contractor Companies), Economics, Investment, Logistics / Supply Chains, Other (Government - Associations - NGOs), Public Investment, Lithium Electrolyte, Federal Government, Copper cathodes, Private 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 Englishen2026-07-20T13:19:00ZElectric Power Distributor, Transmission Lines, Transmission, 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 Englishen2026-07-20T13:00:00ZNatural Gas, FertilizerPeru declares Paita a strategic zone to boost investments and the development of the petrochemical industryhttps://cdnimg.bnamericas.com/WtBFWGjtqzMJAAIcvQPeHlGJiOnnVqTIDsUETevpbfndpdgOlsSumIAAZCkZOeTx.jpeghttps://app.bnamericas.com/termsofservice