This book examines Latin America's current political environment and its apparent effect on energy production in the region. Also discussed, are efforts to help many Latin American and Caribbean countries dependent on energy imports, including Venezuela's preferential oil programs, the Mexico-led Meso-American Energy Integration Program, and U.S.-Brazilian co-operation on biofuels. This book also explores policy approaches that have been proposed for increased hemispheric energy co-operation, congressional interest in the topic of hemispheric energy security, and related legislative initiatives.