By Hannah Townley
Mexico’s energy policy landscape is shaped by a historial dependence on fossil fuels, intersections of political corruption and resource extractivism highlighting the unsustainablity of a petroleum-driven economy. But the country’s abundant natural resources, particular wind and solar capacity, are an opportunity for a more equitable energy future, particularly for rural and indigenous communities. This paper outlines the history of Mexico’s energy sector, and the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities of a clean energy transition.