In Chile, data centers, driven by the AI boom, surround Santiago

Huechuraba, a suburb of Santiago, Chile, is set to host a new data center by Amazon Web Services, marking a significant investment of $205 million. This facility will be part of a larger $4 billion project involving three centers in the country. The local former mayor, Carlos Cuadrado Prats, expresses pride in the development, highlighting its potential benefits for the community and the nation. The area features a mix of informal housing and modern residential complexes, alongside industrial zones and agricultural fields.