EnergyCents · 2026-07-30 · 31 min
South America is undergoing a major political shift, with a wave of right-leaning governments reshaping the region's approach to energy and natural resources. In this episode, Upstream risk expert Ford Tanner joins hosts Hill Vaden and Sam Humphreys to explore what the rise of the "New Right" could mean for oil and gas investment, energy security, and the future of key markets including Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, and Venezuela. Learn more about S&P Global Energy coverage at:
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