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Antel invests $8 million in AI-focused data center in Pando and plans new facility in Montevideo to enhance Uruguay’s digital sovereignty and regional expansion

Antel is advancing its digital infrastructure by establishing a new data center specialized in artificial intelligence within its Pando facilities, committed to becoming the foundational AI infrastructure provider for the Uruguayan state. Alongside this, the company plans a second data center in Montevideo aimed at increasing storage capacity and ensuring geographic redundancy, while also pursuing […]

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E-Fuels, Markets, Uruguay

HIF Global and German eFuel One Sign Preliminary Agreement for Annual Supply of 100,000 Tons of e-Methanol from Uruguay

HIF Global and German eFuel One have established a framework agreement for the long-term supply of approximately 100,000 tons of e-Methanol annually, sourced from HIF’s Paysandú project in Uruguay. This deal supports scaling global production capacity of sustainable synthetic fuels and bolsters Europe’s strategic energy security with imports routed through the Port of Hamburg. HIF

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E-Fuels, Markets, Uruguay

HIF Global and German eFuel One Sign Preliminary Agreement for Annual Supply of 100,000 Tons of e-Methanol

HIF Global and German eFuel One have formalized a Heads of Agreement (HoA) to supply approximately 100,000 tons per year of certified e-Methanol from HIF’s Paysandú project in Uruguay. The deal supports scaling the global e-fuel market and strengthens European energy security, positioning Hamburg as a key green fuel import hub. HIF Global, a leader

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Economy, Infrastructure, Uruguay

Uruguay Emerges as Latin America Leader in Electric Vehicle Adoption with 30% Market Share in New Car Sales

Uruguay solidifies its position as the regional frontrunner in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with EVs comprising 30% of new car sales in January 2026. Sustained government support through fiscal incentives and a nearly 100% renewable national energy matrix underpin this rapid growth, though infrastructure development and battery management pose ongoing challenges. The trajectory signals a

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Economy, Infrastructure, Uruguay

UTE Acknowledges Network Maintenance Challenges Amid Recent Power Outages and Plans Major Investment for 2026

Recent power interruptions in Uruguay have highlighted certain maintenance issues within UTE’s electrical network, prompting acknowledgment from the utility’s leadership and the announcement of a significant investment plan for 2026. The company aims to reinforce infrastructure resilience as seasonal demand pressures and severe weather events continue to challenge grid stability, particularly in tourist-heavy regions. Following

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Economy, Infrastructure, Uruguay

Transformer Failure in San Carlos Causes Widespread Power Outage Affecting Nearly 19,000 Customers

A major transformer failure at UTE’s subtransmission level in San Carlos led to a significant blackout impacting close to 19,000 customers in the city’s northern areas and surrounding rural zones. The incident raises questions about grid resilience and operational continuity amid increasing weather challenges and infrastructure demands. On the night of Monday, February 9, 2026,

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Oil & Gas, Politics, Uruguay

Uruguay’s National Human Rights Institution Seeks Suspension of Offshore Seismic Oil Exploration over Environmental Concerns

Uruguay faces growing legal and environmental scrutiny over the resumption of offshore seismic surveys aimed at hydrocarbon exploration. The National Human Rights Institution (INDDHH) filed a formal amparo petition demanding immediate cessation of seismic exploration citing severe environmental impacts and alleged violations of international agreements, signaling potential delays in the nation’s offshore oil sector development

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Economy, Uruguay

Moody’s Maintains Uruguay’s Investment Grade at Baa1 with Stable Outlook, Highlights Ongoing Fiscal Discipline and Inflation Control

Moody’s sustained Uruguay’s investment grade credit rating at Baa1, two notches above the investment-grade threshold, signaling confidence in the country’s fiscal reforms and monetary policy frameworks. The stable outlook reflects balanced risks amid upcoming social policy challenges and a monitored electoral process, with potential rating revisions contingent on fiscal and monetary policy continuity. Moody’s Investors

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Economy, Infrastructure, Uruguay

Uruguay and China Elevate Bilateral Relations with 24 Agreements and Strategic Partnership Toward Free Trade

Uruguay and China formalized an elevated bilateral relationship through the signing of 24 agreements alongside the establishment of a Strategic Comprehensive Partnership. Both countries committed to advancing negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement, with Uruguay pushing for Mercosur engagement to enable broader regional trade integration. The comprehensive agreements span trade, investment, technology, education, and

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