⚡ Energy crises and security concerns

The risks of an energy crisis in Colombia. Maduro’s online and offline crackdowns in Venezuela. And Boric builds a maximum security prison in Chile.

Santa Catarina study shows effects of climate change beyond the mainland

Explaining Brazil #303: Brazil’s Olympic fever

🚧 Hard term limits

A trial that could reshape Brazil’s regulatory agencies. The Central Bank ups its fiscal warnings and flags possible rate hikes. And how liable will the press be for the quotes it prints?

Brazil sees China as key to its new industrial plan

Health workers being prepared to avoid Amazon drought disaster

🛰️ Everybody hates Starlink

A push by Elon Musk’s Starlink to increase its footprint in Brazil. A move to limit the earnings of ride-hailing apps. And Brazil and Chile’s push for sustainable aviation fuel.

Bolsonaro may face legal problems in the U.S., too

Tech Roundup: Brazil wants to lead the Global South in AI regulations

🔌 Don’t look up

The war over electric poles between electric companies and internet providers. Strategic mistakes by the Workers’ Party. And the outlook of soybean exports.

Rio de Janeiro becomes Latin America’s most filmed city

Market Roundup: More time to resolve Eletrobras dispute