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Zedillo says Latin America faces "moment of truth"

As Latin America confronts the global economic crisis, its leaders face the critical decision of adopting bold measures to carry the region forward or retreating to failed policies of the past, former Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo said during a keynote address at the Institute of the America’s 25th anniversary gala.

“This is the moment of truth. We have to recognize how difficult the situation is. We have to accept that we are going to have to adjust,” said Zedillo. “But we should not forget that relative to where we were 20 years ago, we have made a lot of progress. Instead of back pedaling this is a moment for moving forward with reforms."

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Mexico, Energy Reform and Pemex- Implementation
and Next Steps
Marquis Reforma Hotel
Mexico City, Mexico 

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Mexico recently passed legislation aimed at overhauling the country’s energy industry and primarily the national oil company Pemex. 

The Institute of the Americas is organizing an executive Roundtable discussion of the landmark measures and what the next steps and path toward implementation may look like. 

More specifically, through a series of high level panels, the Roundtable will analyze why the reform was necessary and what it really means for Mexico’s energy outlook and what may be in store in terms of possible contracts and opportunities

 February 4, 2009

Accelerating Carbon Trading in Mexico:
Impact of the Obama Presidency and the Kyoto Renegotiations
Marquis Reforma Hotel
Mexico City, Mexico
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Topics that will be discussed include:

• With renewed commitment by Barack Obama to a mandatory cap-and-trade system in the U.S. and post-Kyoto negotiations moving slowly, what can and should Mexico do to become a more substantial participant in this market?

• Project funding for initiatives in Mexico is available despite the economic recession. What sectors have great untapped potential according to investors? 
  

• How can Mexican companies take advantage of the “Special Program on Climate Change” and new “green funds” planned or projected?

 
This is the Institute’s second annual program on carbon bonds in Mexico. Its well-received January 2008 program was heavily attended by private companies, government representatives, and civil society leaders, attracting more than 250 participants.

Registration fee: $200 per person.  Fee for Government, NGOs and Academia: $100.
Attendees of the February 3rd roundtable “Mexico, Energy Reform & PEMEX: Implementation and Next Steps” can attend for $100.

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 18th Annual Latin American Energy Conference, The La Jolla Conference
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
La Jolla, CA

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Recognized as the most significant meeting of its kind, the La Jolla Conference annually convenes the most influential players of the Latin American energy sector. Last year's conference included presentations by the CEO of Ecopetrol , Uruguay's Minister of Energy, and senior executives from PDVSA, YPFB, PEMEX,  AES, Duke Energy, and EPE of the Brazilian government, among others.

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