The Guardian Australia
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Chile's datacentres drain drought-stricken wetlands amid Latin America expansion push
Chile's datacentre boom is draining drought-stricken wetlands as the country positions itself as Latin America's tech hub. The Quilicura district, home to Latin America's largest datacentre concentration, loses 1.5 billion litres of water annually to operators including Google and Microsoft. With 33 centres operating and 34 more planned, residents demand stricter regulation and relocation to water-rich southern regions.
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