MONTERREY, MEXICO (By editors with Energy Analytics Institute, 26.Mar.2026, Words: 300) — The following briefs are the top stories from the top media outlets on 26 Mar. 2026 across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond, as compiled by editors from Energy Analytics Institute (EAI).
EAI has not verified all of these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
NORTH AMERICA
— Contango Silver & Gold Inc. and Dolly Varden Silver Corporation completed their previously announced merger, following receipt of all required shareholder and court approvals.
— Goldman Sachs equity analyst John Mackay maintained Cheniere Energy (NYSE:LNG) w/ a buy and raised his price target for the LNG co. to $312/shr from $276/shr.
BRAZIL
— Petrobras reported a new oil discovery in the pre-salt of the Campos Basin in the Marlim Sul field, the co. said.
RELATED: EQUINOR STARTS DRILLING PHASE FOR RAIA PRE-SALT PROJECT
ARGENTINA
— In Feb. 2026, Argentina produced 874,000 b/d, up 15.8% v Feb. 2025. Thus, w/ the boost from Vaca Muerta, the country is consolidating its position as a key player in the energy sector, according to the Energy Secretariat.
MEXICO
— residents of communities affected by a recent oil spill offshore Mexico have joined Pemex‘ cleanup efforts through a temporary hiring scheme, according to reports from local media outlets.
RELATED: SHEINBAUM EXONERATES PEMEX FROM THE OIL SPILL IN THE GULF OF MEXICO
— Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum guaranteed certainty of the USMCA and launched an environmental plan, she announced during her morning presser.
— Mexico created the Coatlicue supercomputer to predict extreme weather.
— Marcelo Ebrard launched a new Made in Mexico (Hecho en Mexico) campaign.
IRAN
— to reaffirm its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, Iran proposed a new law to charge oil tankers for crossing.
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By editors at Energy Analytics Institute reporting from Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Caracas, Houston, Monterrey, Mexico City, Panama City, and Bogota. © 1999-2026 Energy Analytics Institute (EAI). All Rights Reserved.
