Latin America increases energy output and investment amid Middle East war

10 articles · Updated · Barron's · Apr 27

Argentina and Brazil are positioned to expand energy production and attract more investment as a result of two months of conflict in the Middle East.
The ongoing war has disrupted traditional global energy flows, prompting international investors to seek alternative suppliers in Latin America.
This shift could strengthen Latin America's role in global energy markets and provide economic opportunities for the region's major producers.

As Middle East oil vanishes, can Latin America's energy boom prevent a global economic collapse?

Is Latin America the world's new energy powerhouse or the next geopolitical battleground for superpowers?

How will the new Argentina-Brazil energy alliance reshape the political landscape of South America?

Will the rush for South American oil and gas sabotage the world's climate change goals?

With the U.S. and China competing for lithium, who is winning the green energy race in South America?

Can Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale fields deliver on their promise despite its history of instability?