## [Latin American Viewpoints - April 2022](/en_GB/new/latin-american-viewpoints-april-2022) # Latin American Viewpoints - April 2022 04 / 11 / 2022 [DOWNLOAD OUR BROCHURE](https://www.garrigues.com/doc/brochures/offices/Garrigues-Brochure-Latin-America-en.pdf) - - [](https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/latin-american-viewpoints-april-2022) - []() - []() Previous Next ![](/sites/default/files/noticias/img/newsletter_latam_abril_22_0.jpg) ## [**Counter-reform of Mexican electricity system in the spotlight: state of play**](https://www.garrigues.com/latam/en_GB/new/counter-reform-mexican-electricity-system-spotlight-state-play) The electricity system has been a big focus point in Mexico in recent years and is now attracting attention after the government’s attempt to implement changes (particularly the sought constitutional reform). This article describes the state of play, arranged in the order of events. [****KEEP READING****](https://www.garrigues.com/latam/en_GB/new/counter-reform-mexican-electricity-system-spotlight-state-play) ## [**Social infrastructure in Latin America - present and future**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/social-infrastructure-latin-america-present-and-future) Social infrastructure projects are booming in Latin America. Certain innovative tools such as public-private associations (or alliances) are becoming more relevant as an increasingly attractive option to materialize such projects, by guaranteeing the efficiency and quality of the hospitals, roads and education centers, etc. delivered. We provide details on the current situation and future prospects of social infrastructure in Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. [****KEEP READING****](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/social-infrastructure-latin-america-present-and-future) ## [**Real estate investment and finance trends in Latin America**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/real-estate-investment-and-finance-trends-latin-america) The pandemic, the global economic climate, and the political situation in Latin America have changed the course of real estate investment in the region. The new scenario has seen a rise in alternative mechanisms for the industry's assets. In this article we look at the main new developments observed in Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Peru. [****KEEP READING****](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/real-estate-investment-and-finance-trends-latin-america) ## [**Circular economy: What is it and how could it benefit Latin America?**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/circular-economy-what-it-and-how-could-it-benefit-latin-america) The circular economy presents itself as an alternative to the current production and consumption model. It is built around the aim to decouple economic activity from consumption of finite resources and to transition to the use of renewable energy sources. And the goal of this economic concept intertwined with sustainability is resource efficiency by turning one person's waste into another's resource. In this article we look at where Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru stand regarding the circular economy. [****KEEP READING****](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/circular-economy-what-it-and-how-could-it-benefit-latin-america) ## [**NPLs and REOs in Spain, Portugal and LatAm: more securitizations and transactions in Southern Europe**](https://www.garrigues.com/en_GB/new/npls-and-reos-spain-portugal-and-latam-more-securitizations-and-transactions-southern-europe) During the first quarter of 2022, transactions with credit portfolios continued, with Spain and Portugal as the most active jurisdictions and with our offices in Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon playing a leading role. 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