Latin America
16 January 2026
US intervention spotlights Venezuela fertilizer assets
Venezuela’s nitrogen industry faces uncertainty from US military intervention, as outlined in a recent CRU analysis.
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Fertilizers on the agenda at COP31 in Turkey
Fertilizers and food security are among the topics being discussed at the COP31 conference which opened this week in Turkey.
Mosaic expects bullish market to continue in 2027
The fertilizer market will remain bullish in 2027 amid increased demand and supply constraints due to geopolitical factors, continuing a trend seen this year, Mosaic said.
Bunge closes Argentinian thiosulphate plant
Workers were surprised by the decision to close the Campana liquid fertilizer plant in Buenos Aires province.
Siemens Energy and Techint awarded Mexico methanol
US methanol and hydrogen developer Transition Industries has signed a definitive engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreement for the electrolyser plant at its Pacifico Mexinol project.
Chilean acid output hits 23-year low
Chilean domestic acid production fell 17.2% to 3.92 Mt in 2025, its lowest level since 2002, according to Chilean Copper Commission (Cochilco).