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Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Under strict sanitary measures, Representatives approves project that regulates teleworking

With measures that included masks, elbow greetings and some following the debate from their offices so that there were no more than 50 people in the Chamber, the House of Representatives approved the modifications made by the Senate to the project that regulates remote work or teleworking so that it is ready to become law. The Minister of Labor, María José Zaldívar, dismissed the criticisms made by the opposition to the initiative, and assured that the project will not make job sources more precarious but will give greater protection to workers.

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América Latina · Fixed Broadband · Terrestrial Backbones

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FTTH rollout accelerates in the region

According to the latest report from the Fiber Broadband Association, the number of subscriptions is already around 70 million, with sustained investments from both traditional operators and infrastructure players.

América Latina · Fixed Broadband · Terrestrial Backbones

18/11/2025

FTTH rollout accelerates in the region

According to the latest report from the Fiber Broadband Association, the number of subscriptions is already around 70 million, with sustained investments from both traditional operators and infrastructure players.

Brasil · Data Center

17/11/2025

Growing enthusiasm in Brazil’s data center market

Estimates foresee that within three years it could double its current capacity, although this will require resolving several issues such as state taxes, digital sovereignty, and the cost of electricity.

Chile · Economy · Politics

14/11/2025

Presidential elections signal a second round

Voting takes place this Sunday the 16th. Ruling-party candidate Jeannette Jara leads the polls, but not by enough to avoid a runoff. The real fight is on the right, among three candidates. Polls suggest that whoever tops that group will win on December 14.

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