CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores Latin Petroleum, 22.Aug.2026, Words: 425) — The following briefs span company details on ECOPETROL, and Mexico’s Ministry of Economy, among others.
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
COLOMBIA
— infrastructure for importing and processing natgas will be located between Buenaventura Bay and the municipality of Buga. [El Tiempo]
MEXICO
— Mexico and Chile are exploring new opportunities to improve trade and attract more investment, Mexico’s Ministry of Economy reported. In a stmt, the ministry indicated that during the Free Trade Commission (CLC) meeting of the free trade agreement between the 2 LatAm countries, the evolution of the bilateral economic relationship was reviewed, and initiatives aimed at strengthening trade integration, fostering investment, and promoting economic cooperation between the parties were discussed. [Editores Latin Petroleum]
— the Mexican peso strengthened below 17/dollar. The Mexican currency remained below that level throughout the session, where it has traded for 3 consecutive days, a level not seen since May 2014. [La Jornada]
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