Marta Xochlit Perez

Transforming Infrastructure Infrastructure investments in sectors such as water, electricity, transportation, and communications are essential to Latin America's economic growth and for reaching the SDGs. Driven by rapid urbanization and rising economic activity (+2.2% regional GDP yoy2), the need for infrastructure is substantial.

Transforming Infrastructure In recent years, the global push towards sustainable energy solutions has gained significant momentum. Despite shifting levels of political support, many countries around the world are continuing to invest in renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydroelectric power, and green hydrogen and are promoting research in disruptive green technologies. This shift however also requires significant investments in infrastructure.

After months of speculation and, recently, a spate of pointed criticism directed at incumbent Carlos Gimenez, Raquel Regalado has now confirmed she's running for mayor of Miami-Dade County. "At some point you just have to decide and say, 'Look, beyond the criticism, what should we be doing differently?'" Regalado tells New Times. The school board member says she represents innovation and a break from the status quo under Gimenez. "This is going to be a very simple decision," she says.