Reflections on the steel industry in Latin America

Reflections on the steel industry in Latin America

The transition and sustainability goals assumed by strategic industries are essential for meeting the global challenge of environmental respect, but undertaking them in a century-old and unequal sector such as steel is especially challenging for a region like Latin...

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Circular Economy in the Construction Industry

Circular Economy in the Construction Industry

The environmental impact of the construction industry is significant, as it is a very intensive activity due to both the consumption of natural resources and the energy expenditure required for the activity. This condition makes a circular economy approach imperative....

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Paraguay: Economic and Trade Outlook

Paraguay: Economic and Trade Outlook

Paraguay has a very young population—half of its more than 7.5 million inhabitants are under 27 years old—and its economy is based on agriculture and livestock. The main trading partners of this Latin American country are in the region: Brazil and Argentina....

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Chile: Economic and Trade Outlook

Chile: Economic and Trade Outlook

Although mining is still the driving force of its economy, Chile has become a benchmark in renewable energy in recent years and a major recipient of foreign investment for the development of solar and water energy projects. Following the shock of the COVID-19...

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Colombia: Economic and Trade Outlook

Colombia: Economic and Trade Outlook

The Republic of Colombia has a strategic location in Latin America. Located between the Caribbean and the Pacific, it is home to one of the world’s busiest areas of maritime traffic. In this context, its trade development has seen a notable increase in recent years....

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Toward a Sustainable Europe: Fair and Just Transitions

Toward a Sustainable Europe: Fair and Just Transitions

The European Union is firmly committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2050, and all member states are engaged in the transition toward a greener, more sustainable economy. Although the goal is shared, the challenges faced by each country are highly diverse. This...

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Large cities, major risks: Mexico City

Large cities, major risks: Mexico City

Mexico City is a city of contrasts in every aspect. Across its nearly 1,500 km², immense skyscrapers coexist with small 16th-century churches, luxury neighborhoods with marginalized areas. Situated in a valley and surrounded by mountains and volcanoes, Mexico City is...

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