A recent report by the Inter-American Development Bank indicates that Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina are well positioned to integrate into the new global flows being created for cable and fiber manufacturing. The goal would be to supply regional expansions and meet the needs of the U.S. market.

The reconfiguration of value chains in the optical fiber sector is creating opportunities for Latin American and Caribbean countries, according to a recent report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

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Optical fiber value chain restructuring opens opportunities for the region

A recent report by the Inter-American Development Bank indicates that Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina are well positioned to integrate into the new global flows being created for cable and fiber manufacturing. The goal would be to supply regional expansions and meet the needs of the U.S. market.

MORE ANALYSIS

Redam to open implementation of Federal Public Innovation Agenda

The interoperability of the Delinquent Child Support Debtors Registry (Registro de Deudores Alimentarios Morosos, Redam) will be the first project under the Federal Public Innovation Agenda, an initiative promoted by CAF and FederAI to integrate digital services across provinces.

Fixed network data traffic becomes the core of operators' business

According to data from regulator Ursec, revenue from data transmission and internet services grew 7% during 2025, while fixed network infrastructure expanded 4%. Revenue from mobile services was virtually unchanged.

ITU approves global report to strengthen submarine cable resilience

Convergencialatina interviewed Tomas Lamanauskas, deputy secretary-general of the ITU, following the publication of the recommendations report. He highlighted the “strong consensus” that led to its approval at the close of the WSIS Forum 2026, held last week in Geneva.

ITU deepens into recommendations to strengthen the resilience of submarine cables.

Open Cosmos promotes shared constellations to expand Earth observation capabilities and reduce costs

Alberto Pérez Cassinelli: Collaboration helps expand operational capabilities and improve economic sustainability.

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