Infrastructure developments across Latin America

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Various infrastructure and energy projects are underway across Latin America. In Argentina, the province of Salta is advancing the construction of the 22-kilometer Valle de Lerma Highway, which includes major bridges and a large storm drainage canal. In Neuquén, the government announced a $413.8 billion investment for tourism infrastructure, including a new transport hub and coastal walkways. In Ushuaia, paving works have begun on Los Ñires street, with an expected completion by April, while repaving continues on Héroes de Malvinas avenue.

In Peru, Hidrandina is investing over S/ 41 million to build the Trujillo Centro digital GIS substation, the first of its kind in northern Peru, to improve electrical reliability. In Uruguay, Edesur is constructing the Guillón substation to serve 130,000 users in the Conurbano region, with the first stage expected in 2027. Meanwhile, in Chile, the Regional Council approved over $16.8 billion for urban improvements on Capitán Juan Guillermos street in Punta Arenas, and Limache approved a $2.7 billion investment to renovate República street.

In Uruguay, HIF Global is nearing an investment agreement with the national government for renewable energy parks and a synthetic fuels plant in Paysandú.

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Argentina · Carolina Yutrovic · Chile · Cristhian Acori · Edesur · Federico Gutiérrez · Grupo Argos · HIF Global · Hidrandina · Héroes de Malvinas Avenue · La Rioja · La Rioja Provincial Road Department

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The maintenance in Guácimo aims to optimize system stability and prevent unforeseen breakdowns.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The power restriction in Piura is for reinforcing medium voltage networks to prepare for El Niño weather conditions.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A power outage occurred in Cantaura, Anzoátegui, on Friday, October 16, 2026, due to a damaged insulator and a broken line in the Troncal 34 circuit. eltiempove.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Enosa will restrict electricity service in Veintiséis de Octubre, Piura, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
[○ 1 SOURCE] ICE will perform an eight-hour scheduled power outage in Río Jiménez de Guácimo on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
[○ 1 SOURCE] A power failure in Cantaura, Anzoátegui, was caused by a damaged chain insulator and a broken line in the Troncal 34 circuit. eltiempove.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The power outage in Guácimo will occur from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The service restriction in Piura is intended to reinforce medium voltage networks as a preventive measure against El Niño.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Enosa will restrict electricity service in Veintiséis de Octubre, Piura, on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] ICE will perform an eight-hour scheduled power outage in Río Jiménez de Guácimo on Monday, October 19, 2026.