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Microsoft opens two new data centers in São Paulo as part of US$2.7 billion AI and cloud investment in Brazil
February 19, 2026
Microsoft has launched two new data centers in São Paulo as part of its US$2.7 billion investment in AI and cloud infrastructure in Brazil. While details on the size and capacity of the facilities remain undisclosed, construction of additional units is underway. Source: DataCenterDynamics
Colombia and Chile form alliance to advance AI and supercomputing in Latin America
February 19, 2026
Colombia and Chile have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a strategic alliance in artificial intelligence and supercomputing, aiming to strengthen technological capabilities across Latin America. The collaboration includes shared use of research infrastructure, and development of AI tools adapted to the region’s social, cultural, and linguistic context. It also emphasizes the development of […]
Actis-backed Terranova launches first data center in Mexico
February 19, 2026
Terranova, backed by investment firm Actis, has launched its first data center in Mexico, beginning operations with 8.12 MW of capacity in Guanajuato and planning to scale up to 20 MW as demand grows for cloud, AI, and mission‑critical services. Source: BNAmericas
Fortescue advances wind project in Río Negro, potentially Argentina’s largest green hydrogen power source
February 19, 2026
Fortescue Future Industries is advancing a 300 MW wind project in Argentina’s Río Negro province that, if realized, could become the country’s largest wind development and help power future green hydrogen production. Source: BNAmericas
Liberty Latin America partners with AWS for five-year cloud, AI, and IT modernization collaboration across LATAM
February 19, 2026
Liberty Latin America (LLA) has announced a five-year strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help businesses across Latin America and the Caribbean accelerate cloud adoption, AI integration, and IT modernization while ensuring data sovereignty and regulatory compliance. The partnership includes deploying AWS Outposts on-premises, migrating over 500 workloads to make LLA’s tech stack […]
Latin American solar associations form regional alliance
February 19, 2026
Solar energy associations from Mexico, Brazil, Peru, and Argentina have formed the Regional Alliance for Solar and Renewable Energy to boost technical and academic cooperation across Latin America. Supported by ISES and AEDES, the alliance aims to harmonize standards, share regulatory experiences, and support the integration of renewables, energy storage, and modernized grids. Source: PV […]
Guatemala’s record-breaking PEG-5 tender attracts 51 companies and 4,700 MW in bids
February 19, 2026
Guatemala’s PEG-5 electricity tender, the largest in the country’s history, attracted 51 companies submitting bids totaling 4,700 MW, more than three times the requested 1,400 MW. About 2,000 MW of the proposals are for solar projects, highlighting strong competition for supply contracts of up to 15 years, set to begin between 2030 and 2033. Source: […]
University of Costa Rica’s engineering faculty to install 1.16 MW rooftop solar PV system with CNFL and Enertiva
February 19, 2026
The University of Costa Rica’s Faculty of Engineering will install a 1.16 MW solar PV system at its Research City campus in Montes de Oca, San José. As part of a collaboration with the National Power and Light Company (CNFL) and Enertiva, the project will feature 1,872 solar panels on building rooftops. Source: PVMagazine LATAM
Pacific Hydro approved for 191 MWp solar-plus-storage project in Chile
February 19, 2026
Pacific Hydro has received approval to build a 191 MWp solar PV plant with battery energy storage (BESS) in Chile. The hybrid project will provide dispatchable, low-carbon electricity, enhance grid flexibility, and support peak demand. Source: Green Tech Lead