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Hacking of Joint Chiefs of Staff investigated

Both the Chilean Vice President, Carolina Tohá, and the Minister of Defense, Maya Fernández, referred to the hacking suffered this week by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. They explained that there is a command responsibility, that sensitive Defense information was leaked and that the Government was not informed in time. As a consequence of all this, the resignation of General Guillermo Paiva, in charge of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was accepted. The investigation is still ongoing.

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Ecuador · Operators

19/05/2026

Interview with Ronald Spina

CNT Ecuador turns profitable, accelerates growth in 5G and fiber

Ronald Spina is General Manager of the National Telecommunications Corporation (Corporación Nacional de Telecomunicaciones, CNT). He said the state-owned Ecuadorian operator’s turnaround was achieved while improving its EBITDA margin and accelerating the rollout of FTTH and 5G.

Argentina · Software and Applications · E-Government

18/05/2026

CABA frames AI within public policy for management and economic development

The government of the Argentine capital showcased applications integrated into administrative and legal processes. It is also preparing the creation of an “AI district” in the downtown area, which will offer economic and tax incentives for companies establishing operations there to develop initiatives focused on artificial intelligence.

Globales · Operators

14/05/2026

Telefónica’s two sides: growth in core markets, Latin America sales weigh on profit

In the first quarter of 2026, it generated revenues of €8.127 billion, representing a 0.8% year-on-year increase at constant exchange rates. The sale of its operations in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico resulted in a €798 million loss. It closed March with 297.9 million mobile accesses and 74.9 million fixed broadband subscriptions.

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