24 Jun 2021

5.8-magnitude quake shakes Peru coast; no reports of damage

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LIMA, Peru — A 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Peru’s central coast late Tuesday, causing some residents of the capital to run out of their shaking homes or buildings. There were no immediate reports of damages. The U.S Geological Survey said the … Read More
19 May 2021

China’s Firms Gain a Foothold in South America as Energy Providers

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WASHINGTON, May 19 2021 (IPS) – Over the past decade, state-owned enterprises (SOEs) from China have carved out a niche as owners and operators of electric utilities in South American countries through acquisitions of energy grids. As SOEs shift from their … Read More