CARACAS, VENEZUELA (By Energy Analytics Institute and Editores LatinPetroleum, 25.Aug.2026, Words: 225) — The following briefs span company details on US Trade Representative and SENER, among others.
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LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
COLOMBIA
— Colombia and the US advance in negotiations for a reciprocal trade agreement. US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamison Greer expressed the Trump admin.’s solidarity and support for Colombia’s pesident Abelardo de la Espriella and the Colombian people following the earthquake of 10 Aug. 2026. “The US reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic and trade ties with Colombia and to expedite negotiations for a reciprocal trade agreement,” the USTR said. [Editores Latin Petroleum]
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MEXICO
— Olinia Carga is part of the new Mexican electric mini-vehicles, designed to work in towns and neighborhoods across the country w/ the best engineering from public institutions. It is compact, low-cost, and carries up to 650 kilos. It will be available in 2027 with an approximate price of MXN 150,000 Mexican pesos, president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo said in a broadcast on Mexican television. [Editores Latin Petroleum]
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— “Development of Olinia demonstrates that in Mexico we have the talent, capacity, and creativity to design and develop technology made with Mexican hands. The new Olinia Carga aims to become a sustainable and accessible mobility option for Mexicans,” said SENER head Luz Elena during a broadcast on Mexican television. [Editores Latin Petroleum]
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