The growth is being driven by the need to meet demand for cloud AI, as well as technologies such as IoT and big data.

Brazil leads the growth in data centers - Credit: Convergencia

Data center construction in Latin America will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.92% through 2031, according to a recent report by Boston Consulting Group, confirming earlier projections from analyst firm IDC.

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Globales · Submarine Cables08/07/2026

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

A set of recommendations was approved last February during the Porto Summit. Now, the publication of the International Advisory Body on Submarine Cable Resilience (IAB) is set to be approved; it includes three working group reports that further explain these recommendations, provide examples of best practices, and offer suggestions regarding outstanding issues in various fields, among other items.

Globales · Satellites07/07/2026

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

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Argentina · Satellites06/07/2026

Ascentio: How a university-born company survived Argentina’s space cycles and expanded globally

Originating at the National University of Río Cuarto in Córdoba province, it managed to build long-term technological capabilities and withstand irregular investment cycles.

Globales · Software and Applications · Politics03/07/2026

OpenAI invites U.S. government to take 5% equity stake

The company’s leadership discussed taking the proposal to the Donald Trump administration, at a time when Washington’s involvement in the AI sector is increasing and public dissatisfaction with its consequences is growing.

ASEP Headquarters - Credit: ASEP

Panamá · Regulation · Operators02/07/2026

Panama bets on a third mobile operator

ASEP has begun the process to auction 40 MHz of mid-band spectrum. Analysts are divided: some argue that the entry of a third operator will improve competition and reduce prices, while others say it could jeopardize the economic and financial stability of telecommunications service providers.

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Data center construction in region to grow 15% annually through 2031

The growth is being driven by the need to meet demand for cloud AI, as well as technologies such as IoT and big data.

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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.

Ascentio: How a university-born company survived Argentina’s space cycles and expanded globally

Originating at the National University of Río Cuarto in Córdoba province, it managed to build long-term technological capabilities and withstand irregular investment cycles.

OpenAI invites U.S. government to take 5% equity stake

The company’s leadership discussed taking the proposal to the Donald Trump administration, at a time when Washington’s involvement in the AI sector is increasing and public dissatisfaction with its consequences is growing.

Panama bets on a third mobile operator

ASEP has begun the process to auction 40 MHz of mid-band spectrum. Analysts are divided: some argue that the entry of a third operator will improve competition and reduce prices, while others say it could jeopardize the economic and financial stability of telecommunications service providers.

A DIARIO LATINO 12-07-2026

Oi could cease operations starting in August

SpaceX seeks FCC approval to deploy 100,000 Gen3 satellites

SK Hynix goes public in the U.S. today

Cell broadcast alerts to be adopted for cyclones and hurricanes

Meta to begin producing AI chip in September