Amazon Web Services Plans to Expand in Latin America Despite Political Turmoil

Amazon Web Services (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc, has announced plans to invest more in Chile and expand its physical presence in the country in response to growing demand from customers. Despite ongoing political turmoil in the region, AWS is expecting sustained growth in Chile and the rest of Latin America in the coming years. AWS offers a wide range of cloud computing services including storage, robotics, artificial intelligence and more than 200 other services.

Jaime Valles, AWS Vice President for Latin America, said that the company plans to invest in Chile as much as customers demand to meet their needs, however, he declined to comment on any investment figures. In addition to its existing locations in Brazil and Colombia, the company established secure connections to the global AWS network, also known as Edge locations, in Argentina and Chile last year.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is set to launch 30 “AWS Local Zones” across Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Brazil starting in 2022. AWS is taking measures to expand its physical presence in Latin America, including plans to build a $205 million data center in the Chilean capital. The company has established secure connections to the AWS network, known as Edge locations, in Chile and Argentina, in addition to existing locations in Brazil and Colombia. AWS has been working closely with retail and banking companies in Latin America, including providing services to large companies such as Cencosud, a retail conglomerate, and government services like a “virtual police station.” AWS also manages public-private partnerships like astronomy data from observatories.

AWS is also focusing on start-ups in the region by offering financing programs and technology to help grow their businesses. Valles said that much of the generation of growth, productivity, and employment comes from start-ups or small and medium-sized companies. Despite ongoing political instability in Latin America, AWS is confident in investing in the region due to its long-term vision and emphasis on growth. Valles said that “the best technology, more education, and more programs for start-ups allow us to make an important difference for Latin America,” and that their vision is totally independent of the governments in power.

In conclusion, AWS is expecting sustained growth in Chile and the rest of Latin America and is planning to invest more in the region to meet the growing demand from customers. The company offers a wide range of cloud computing services and has been expanding its physical presence in the region by opening secure connections to the global AWS network in Argentina and Chile. AWS plans to open 30 new “AWS Local Zones” in Latin America from 2022 on, which include infrastructure, storage, and database services. AWS is also focusing on start-ups in the region by offering financing programs and technology to help grow their businesses. Despite socio-political turbulence in the region, AWS is confident in its long-term vision and focus on growth, and its investments are independent of the governments in power.