Mijal Brady, Chief of Staff of the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLACDE), took part in the Eighth Annual Conference on Energy in Latin America, organized by the Inter-American Dialogue in Washington, D.C., where she analyzed the evolution of the region’s energy landscape in the context of the global geopolitical realignment.
During her remarks, Brady emphasized that regional cooperation, supplier diversification, and the strengthening of domestic industrial development are essential factors for Latin America and the Caribbean to maintain steady progress despite the current uncertainties in international trade.
In 2024, 69% of the electricity generated in the region came from renewable sources, with Brazil, Chile, and Costa Rica leading the way. However, Brady warned that this growth also poses challenges, such as the curtailment recorded in Chile, which reached 5.9 TWh, and the region’s high dependence—95%—on solar panels imported from China.
OLACDE’s representative noted that greater energy integration would not only optimize resources but also generate economic and environmental benefits: more than 23,000 million dollars in savings and a reduction of 700 million tons of CO₂ by 2030.
Finally, Brady highlighted successful experiences such as the Central American electricity market, and called for redoubling efforts in other subregions to consolidate an efficient, resilient, and sustainable energy transition.
