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Amazon pushes ahead on Chile data center as residents lose environmental fight
International
Published on 10 May 2026
A beloved hill and power lines are at the center
Residents near Santiago, Chile, opposed Amazon’s planned data center over fears it could damage a cherished hill and involve new power line construction. Despite the community challenge, authorities have approved the project, while Amazon says the facility will be resource-efficient. The decision underscores Chile’s growing pull for data center investment as demand accelerates.
- Chile authorities approved Amazon’s Santiago-area data center despite local opposition
- Residents raised concerns about impacts to a prized hill and possible power lines
- Amazon says its design will be resource-efficient
- Chile continues attracting major data center investment
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