Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a significant investment of $4 billion over 15 years in Chile. This is the largest venture AWS has undertaken in the country, with plans to construct three data centers in Santiago. The announcement was made during an event attended by AWS executives and key figures such as Treasury Minister Mario Marcel and InvestChile Director Karla Flores.
The investment aims to establish an infrastructure region that will deliver cloud services not only within Chile but across Latin America. Prasad Kalyanaraman, Vice President of Infrastructure Services at AWS, stated, "The AWS South America (Chile) Region will help serve the fast-growing demand for cloud services across Latin America and in Chile with secure, reliable and efficient cloud infrastructure."
Juan Pablo Estévez, Director of AWS for the Southern Cone, informed Diario Financiero that the new facilities in Santiago are expected to be fully operational by the latter half of next year. These centers will join AWS's existing global network of 114 availability zones across 36 regions.
This project marks AWS's third major initiative in Latin America following previous ventures in Brazil and Mexico.
At the event, government officials emphasized Chile's strategic position within the region and its appeal for further investments. Karla Flores remarked on Chile being chosen after Brazil and Mexico: “Being the third country to have this infrastructure, after Brazil and Mexico, which are two giant markets, says a lot about Chile.”
Treasury Minister Mario Marcel highlighted the broader implications of this investment: “This investment is much more than a number. It represents confidence in our capabilities, institutions, connectivity and talent.” He noted recent investments from other international companies like Total Energies and BHP.
Science Minister Aisén Etcheverry added that “The expansion of AWS infrastructure in Chile is a clear example of the country’s commitment to advanced technology, innovation and the work we have done to create an environment where technology companies can thrive.”
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