Recently the Brazilian Vice President, Hamilton Mourao, pointed out that government does not intend to penalize or harm Huawei. Mexico is emerging as a possible short-term beneficiary with this panorama, since there are already Chinese companies that are studying the possibility of establishing themselves in this country to avoid trade restrictions.

Far from the "trinkets" to which the United States was used to allow them to be manufactured in the Asian giant and invade the world with them, China decided many years ago to play a leading role in the development of high value-added technologies. 5G deployment appears in this context as the jewel of the future of the world economies and the United States is not willing to give up the conqueror's throne. The message for Latin America is clear and the region is practically obliged to choose and take sides, because what is at stake is global hegemony.

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At Antel Summit 2026, Uruguayan operator identifies reducing the AI access gap as a challenge

Antel held the technology event at Antel Arena under the theme “Real-time sovereignty.” Vice President Pablo Álvarez said having a state-owned telecommunications company is an advantage in addressing the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Director Laura Raffo, meanwhile, spoke about AI: “It is not just about access to the tool, but also about how to use it and how to provide training for its use.”

Argentina · Operators12/08/2026

Telecom posts 13.4% increase in consolidated sales in first half

The operator posted a US$410 million profit in the first half, partly boosted by foreign exchange gains. Consolidated revenue totaled US$3.385 billion, up 13.4% year on year. It ended the period with 19.4 million mobile accesses, down 7.1%, and 4.2 million broadband accesses, up 2.7%. The results included Telefónica’s contribution.

Globales · Software and Applications · Regulation10/08/2026

Scope of ruling against Meta in U.S.

For the first time, a court ruled that a platform must be held accountable for the consequences caused by its products. Another trial begins Wednesday, this time brought by prosecutors from several states, also against Meta, which, if it ends unfavorably, could result in a cost of US$1.4 trillion.

América Latina · Mobile · Operators11/08/2026

The digital Caribbean: Connectivity's bright spots and challenges in a fragmented region

According to the GSMA, 5G connections will account for nearly a quarter of mobile connections by 2030, although they will be concentrated in three territories: Puerto Rico, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. The association says a more conducive regulatory environment is needed to consolidate the telecommunications modernization process.

América Latina · Operators07/08/2026

Millicom consolidates regional expansion in record second quarter

The group expanded its scale, demonstrating the effectiveness of its model focused on profitability and cash flow. Revenue reached US$ 2.179 billion. The mobile customer base increased 33.6% year over year to 55.8 million users. In the fixed business, the group’s networks now pass more than 22.1 million homes.

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