AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEl Niño Flooding: Heavy rains have swollen the Paraná, Uruguay and Iguazú rivers, flooding parts of western Uruguay and neighboring countries. Thousands across the region have been forced from their homes, while ranchers move cattle to higher ground; more rain is forecast. Data Center Investment: Uruguay has signed a $5.7 billion deal with Spain’s Solaria for up to 500MW of data center capacity, supported by a planned solar project. Facilities are slated for Canelones, San José and Florida. The investment taps Uruguay’s largely renewable electricity supply, but the centers’ substantial energy and water needs make resource use an important issue to watch.
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