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The shift in the energy matrix, driven by growing concern about climate change and the search for cleaner, renewable energy sources, has opened up a range of opportunities for investors. China's growing influence in Latin America has significantly reshaped the regional energy landscape. The main Latinamerican countries have made progress towards renewable energies, but the change in the energy matrix is still a long way off. This article will review the participation of the Red Dragon in Latin America in the electricity sector on the renewable energy side.

Mexico's water crisis has intensified recently, exacerbated by climate change, urbanisation and inefficient water use. The country faces a dilemma because much of the available H2O is destined for the agrifood export sector. This article examines the interrelationship between water consumption, the water footprint of agrifood products and exports to highlight the urgent need to implement sustainable production policies in the context of climate change and crisis.

The competition in the global electric car (EV) industry has intensified since 2022, with the US and Europe on one side and China on the other. This competition is not just about market dominance but also about the control of supply chains, which is a crucial aspect of the EV industry. Brazil's potential is also clear. The Amazonian country is moving away from the US sphere of influence and approaching that of the Red Dragon through technological and industrialisation projects. It is thus becoming the port of entry for electric transport in LA, which comes from China but will be produced domestically.

The change in the energy matrix represents a profound transformation in energy production and consumption, a change that is not just necessary but urgent. This transition, which was agreed upon on 4 November 2016 with the Paris Agreement, is a significant milestone in international cooperation and is based on renewable sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass.

The summer of 2024 in the northern hemisphere shattered all-time temperature records in numerous regions, marking it as the hottest on record. This unprecedented event, extensively documented by various agencies and sources, is a clear consequence of climate change driven by human activities. In this article, we will delve into the implications of these extreme temperatures in exacerbating meteorological phenomena and their far-reaching consequences in Latin America.