Teleamazonas appoints new manager as Antel pursues tech transformation

Teleamazonas has announced a significant leadership change, appointing Venezuelan executive Andrés Badra as its new General Manager. Badra succeeds Macarena Fanlo, who held the position for five years. Badra brings over 25 years of experience in the Latin American audiovisual industry, having previously held leadership roles at Venevisión Media, RCTV, E! Entertainment, and Medcom Panamá, as well as managing Latina in Peru.

In Uruguay, the state-owned telecommunications company Antel is undergoing a strategic transformation to become a technology-driven entity. During the Antel Summit 2026, President Alejandro Paz stated that the company aims to move beyond traditional telephony and fiber optics to become a core part of the innovation ecosystem. This shift includes providing technological solutions for the industrial and agricultural sectors and developing artificial intelligence infrastructure, including a specialized data center in Canelones.