Latin America has been making significant strides in the transition towards renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, building on the foundation of hydropower. Countries like Brazil have seen substantial growth in solar power additions, while Chile has been focusing on expanding wind and solar power, phasing out coal, and embracing emerging technologies like green hydrogen. Uruguay has largely eliminated fossil fuels from its electricity supply, with renewables contributing to nearly 90% of generation in 2023. However, challenges persist in decarbonizing sectors like transport and industry, where many countries rely heavily on fossil fuels for energy security, exports, and jobs. The article highlights the economic potential of renewable energy sources and the need for a faster energy transition. Experts stress the importance of transitioning to cleaner sources like solar, wind, and green hydrogen, noting that solar energy is creating more jobs than fossil fuels and is cheaper. They also discuss the potential for a new economy in Brazil and other Amazon countries, emphasizing the benefits of agroforestry systems and biodiversity-based products. Isabel Cavelier, a co-founder of Mundo Común in Colombia, emphasizes the necessity of wealth distribution in achieving a post-carbon economy. She underscores the importance of replacing primary energy sources with less harmful alternatives and the need for leaders to make unpopular but essential decisions, such as ending fossil fuel subsidies. The article concludes by highlighting the challenges and opportunities ahead for Latin America in its renewable energy transition.