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Actualizaciones en Materia Energética en Latinoamérica: Enero -Marzo 2026

Latin America's energy sector is undergoing significant transformation through new public-private investment models, infrastructure challenges, and international cooperation initiatives.

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Mexico Plans To Reactivate Fracking By 2027

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on April 8 a significant shift in Mexico’s energy policy by unveiling a project to exploit natural gas through hydraulic fracturing (fracking) beginning next year.

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Foley & Lardner

Brazil’s CNPE And ANP Set 2026 Targets For The Natural Gas And Fuel Markets

At a meeting held on April 1, 2026, Brazil’s National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) approved a Resolution establishing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions-reduction target for the natural gas market for the year 2026, within the scope of the National Program for the Decarbonization of Natural Gas Producers and Importers

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Mayer Brown

Navigating Venezuela’s Political, Regulatory, And Commercial Risks: Implications For Energy, Infrastructure, And Finance Stakeholders

In early January 2026, reports circulated regarding significant U.S. actions in Venezuela, including alleged military operations in and around Caracas and claims concerning...

Worldwide Energy

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Stren & Blan Partners

Nuevo modelo de contrato para la interconexión, conexión o ambas a la Red Nacional de Transmisión o a las Redes Generales de Distribución

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Suprema Corte Declara Inconstitucional El Cobro Municipal Por Licencias De Funcionamiento En Materia De Hidrocarburos Y Energía Eléctrica

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 230

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Mayer Brown

Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 229

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Mayer Brown

Brazil O&G Permanent Offer: ANP To Hold Public Hearing On Inclusion Of New Blocks

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Mayer Brown

Guyana's Emergence As A Strategic Energy Powerhouse In A Volatile Global Oil Market

Worldwide Energy

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Foley & Lardner

Brasília Em Pauta - Edição Nº 228

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Mayer Brown

Guzmán Ariza Writes The Dominican Chapter For The Chambers Global Practice Guide On Mining 2026

Dominican Republic Energy

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Guzman Ariza Attorneys At Law

The Reopening Continues: OFAC Issues Additional General Licenses Authorizing Activities Related To Venezuelan Oil

Venezuela Energy

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Bracewell

Lineamientos de los esquemas para el Desarrollo Mixto de la Comisión Federal de Electricidad

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Reuniões anuais e demonstrações financeiras: prazos e regras pra empresas

Brazil Commercial

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KLA Advogados

STF Sets Limits On TCU's Power To Override Sectoral Regulators: Impact On The Port Sector And Cross-Sector Implications

Brazil Transport

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Mayer Brown

Brazil’s CNPE And ANP Set 2026 Targets For The Natural Gas And Fuel Markets

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Mayer Brown

Contratos Celebrados por Importadores Mexicanos (Su Relevancia en la Materialidad de las Operaciones Aduaneras y de Comercio Exterior)

Mexico International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

An Amendment To The Regulations Of The Mexican Customs Law Published 2/23/2026 In The DOF

Mexico International

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Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

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Actualizaciones en Materia Energética en Latinoamérica: Enero -Marzo 2026

Latin America's energy sector is undergoing significant transformation through new public-private investment models, infrastructure challenges, and international cooperation initiatives.

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Brazil’s CNPE And ANP Set 2026 Targets For The Natural Gas And Fuel Markets

At a meeting held on April 1, 2026, Brazil’s National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) approved a Resolution establishing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions-reduction target for the natural gas market for the year 2026, within the scope of the National Program for the Decarbonization of Natural Gas Producers and Importers

MB

Mayer Brown

Mexico Plans To Reactivate Fracking By 2027

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on April 8 a significant shift in Mexico’s energy policy by unveiling a project to exploit natural gas through hydraulic fracturing (fracking) beginning next year.

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Foley & Lardner

Navigating Venezuela’s Political, Regulatory, And Commercial Risks: Implications For Energy, Infrastructure, And Finance Stakeholders

Worldwide Energy

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Stren & Blan Partners

Nuevo modelo de contrato para la interconexión, conexión o ambas a la Red Nacional de Transmisión o a las Redes Generales de Distribución

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Brasília Em Pauta - Edição Nº 233

Brazil Litigation

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Mayer Brown

Suprema Corte Declara Inconstitucional El Cobro Municipal Por Licencias De Funcionamiento En Materia De Hidrocarburos Y Energía Eléctrica

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Disposiciones Administrativas de Carácter General sobre la Manifestación de Impacto Social Del Sector Energético

Mexico Environment

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

ANP Issues Rules On Biomethane Targets And CGOB Issuance

Brazil Environment

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Mayer Brown

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Energy Law

Actualizaciones en Materia Energética en Latinoamérica: Enero -Marzo 2026

Latin America's energy sector is undergoing significant transformation through new public-private investment models, infrastructure challenges, and international cooperation initiatives.

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Colombia’s ICSID Threat: What Investors Need To Know

President Petro has signaled his intent for Colombia to “withdraw from the international investment arbitration system because the courts end up resolving disputes in favor of private entities.”...

Colombia Litigation

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Brazil’s CNPE And ANP Set 2026 Targets For The Natural Gas And Fuel Markets

At a meeting held on April 1, 2026, Brazil’s National Energy Policy Council (CNPE) approved a Resolution establishing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions-reduction target for the natural gas market for the year 2026, within the scope of the National Program for the Decarbonization of Natural Gas Producers and Importers

MB

Mayer Brown

Mexico Plans To Reactivate Fracking By 2027

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Foley & Lardner

Navigating Venezuela’s Political, Regulatory, And Commercial Risks: Implications For Energy, Infrastructure, And Finance Stakeholders

Worldwide Energy

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Stren & Blan Partners

Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 234

Brazil Litigation

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Mayer Brown

Nuevo modelo de contrato para la interconexión, conexión o ambas a la Red Nacional de Transmisión o a las Redes Generales de Distribución

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Brasília Em Pauta - Edição Nº 233

Brazil Litigation

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Mayer Brown

Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 232

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Mayer Brown

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Renewables

Actualizaciones en Materia Energética en Latinoamérica: Enero -Marzo 2026

Latin America's energy sector is undergoing significant transformation through new public-private investment models, infrastructure challenges, and international cooperation initiatives.

GT

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

New IBAMA Regulation On Ship-to-Ship Operations Enters Into Force

On January 23, 2026, Normative Instruction No. 22/2025 (the "NI"), issued by the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources ("IBAMA"), entered into force.

Brazil Environment

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Mayer Brown

Renewable Energy Comparative Guide

Renewable Energy Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Mexico, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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Santos Elizondo

COP30 Reinforces The Debate On Climate Legislation And Financing

Brazil Environment

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KLA Advogados

COP30 evidencia debate sobre legislação e financiamento climático

Brazil Environment

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KLA Advogados

The Ministry Of Energy Issues A Call For Priority Attention Of Electric Power Generation Permit

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Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.

Conversion Of Provisional Measure 1,300/2025 Into Law 15,235/2025: Social Tariff And UBP Renegotiation Mechanism

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Mayer Brown

The Strategic Importance Of Brazil – Key Investment Themes From Latin America's Largest Economy

Brazil Strategy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

MP cria regime especial de tributação para data center

Brazil Environment

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KLA Advogados

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Water

Outlook 2026: Mexico Environmental

Recent changes in water legislation will give rise to potential impacts on the investment landscape and opportunities for infrastructure and water efficiency initiatives.

Mexico Environment

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Nueva Ley General de Aguas y reformas a la Ley de Aguas Nacionales

El 11 de diciembre de 2025, la titular del Ejecutivo Federal, Claudia Sheinbaum, publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación ("DOF") el Decreto por el que se expide la Ley General de Aguas...

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Nueva Ley General De Aguas Y Reforma A La Ley De Aguas Nacionales

El 3 de diciembre de 2025, la Cámara de Diputados y el 4 de diciembre la Cámara de Senadores aprobaron el Dictamen de la Ley General de Aguas (LGA) y las reformas a la Ley de Aguas Nacionales (LAN), derivadas de la iniciativa presentada el pasado 9 de octubre por la presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum.

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Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.

New General Water Law And Reform Of The National Water Law

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Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.

Decree Establishes Administrative Facilities For The Regularization Of Concession And Assignment Titles Of National Waters In Mexico

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Concessão da Régis e abastecimento de água em MG são temas de newsletter

Brazil Government

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KLA Advogados

PM 1,318: The Special Tax Regime For Data Centers (REDATA) From Tax, Environmental, And Energy Perspectives

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Mayer Brown

ANA abre audiência sobre perda de água potável e gestão no saneamento

Brazil Government

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KLA Advogados

Water Agency Opens Hearing On Potable Water Loss And Sanitation Management

Brazil Government

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KLA Advogados

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