May 08, 2025 | Posted by Abdul-Rahman Oladimeji
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has committed to investing more than $4 billion in developing a cloud region in Chile by the end of 2026. The investment will support the construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of data centers in the country. At launch, the region will have three availability zones, adding to the company's existing 114 AZs across 36 global regions.
“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,” said Prasad Kalyanaraman, vice president of Infrastructure Services at AWS.
“With the new AWS Region, organisations will have the ability to build with advanced AWS technologies, like artificial intelligence and machine learning, to help accelerate growth, productivity, and innovation. By investing in local talent, educational opportunities, and digital skills training, we're proud to contribute to Chile's economic growth and digital transformation for years to come."
Aisén Etcheverry Escudero, Chile’s Minister of Science, Technology, Knowledge and Innovation added: “AWS’s infrastructure expansion in Chile is a clear example of the country’s commitment to advanced technology and innovation, and to the work we’ve done to create an environment where technology companies can thrive, with the National Data Center Plan leading the way."
