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South America: Drilling divides an oil-rich continent

Steven Beardsley
November 16, 2023

It's one of the most oil-rich regions in the world. Now, South America is at a crossroads: Should it seek out new drilling opportunities — or prepare for a post-carbon economy, potentially at the expense of its prosperity?

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