CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By editors and writers with Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum CA, 17.Jun.2026, Words: 425) — The following briefs are compiled from varied media outlets across the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region and beyond and span company details on the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), CFE, Echo Global Logistics, Inc., Palmer Holland, Ultra Group, and International Energy Agency (IEA), among others.
Energy Analytics Institute (EAI) has not verified all of these stories and therefore does not vouch for their accuracy.
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
MEXICO
— Mexico aims to electrify 99.99% of the country by 2028 through 45,000+ projects and an investment of 21.377bn Mexican pesos, according to president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
— the Mexican economy likely stagnated in May 2026, according to the mthly estimate of GDP performance, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) reported. The Timely Indicator of Economic Activity (IOAE), which provides an initial glimpse into the dynamism of the national economy, indicates that there were no changes in productive activity in May 2026 compared to Apr. 2026. However, YOY growth is projected at 1.1%.
— Palmer Holland, a North American specialty chemical and ingredient distributor, will expand into Mexico, marking a significant step in the co.’s continued growth strategy and commitment to serving customers throughout all of North America, according to the co.
— Echo Global Logistics, Inc., a provider of technology-enabled transportation and supply chain management services, announced the formal expansion of its service portfolio to include full intra-Mexico transportation solutions. This new capability officially integrates with Echo’s established cross-border operations and its specialized EchoXBorder division — US and Mexican customs brokerage and warehousing — allowing Echo to offer a completely unified, end-to-end supply chain solution south of the border.
NORTH AMERICA
— Sabre Corporation announced a landmark technology deployment w/ Ultra Group, now Linex Travel as part of Linex Loyalty.
ASIA
CHINA
— leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) agreed to step up coordination to reduce their countries’ dependence on China for critical minerals, including plans to harmonize stockpiles and launch a new platform in which the International Energy Agency (IEA) will play a larger role, according to Reuters.
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