https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/surinames-staatsolie-signs-deals-share-offshore-blocks-with-totalenergies-2023-05-08/ Staatsolie, Suriname’s state-owned oil company, has signed two deals with French energy major TotalEnergies to share offshore oil blocks. Under the agreements, Staatsolie will acquire a 20% stake in the Block 58 exploration area, where TotalEnergies is currently the major stakeholder. In turn, TotalEnergies will acquire a 50% stake in Block 52, a new exploration area operated by Staatsolie…. Read more »
reuters.com/world/guatemala-president-pledges-strong-support-republic-taiwan-2023-04-25/ Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei pledged strong support for Taiwan during a video call with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. Giammattei emphasized how the two countries’ share values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The call came as China is increasing efforts to isolate Taiwan diplomatically and exert pressure on other countries to sever official ties with Taiwan…. Read more »
https://latinamericanpost.com/44224-isolated-peru-what-is-the-future-of-the-pacific-alliance-after-12-years The Pacific Alliance is an IGO founded by Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, that aims to promote free trade and strengthen its economic ties with Pacific Asian Nations. The Pacific Alliance has recently faced challenges due to Peru’s ongoing issues with political instability and corruption, as well as Peru’s economic isolation. The political crisis and COVID-19 pandemic have caused… Read more »
