AI & Infrastructure: A UN University report says data centers consumed 448 TWh of electricity in 2025 and could reach 945 TWh by 2030, with AI water use projected to hit 9.3 trillion liters—raising pressure on power, water and land resources. Agri Trade Watch: US soybean exports are projected to rise 5% in 2026/27, but China remains the make-or-break market as shipments to China have fallen sharply amid trade tensions. Climate Risk for Food & Logistics: Peru declared a 60-day state of emergency across 607 districts over potential El Niño drought, while experts warn a stronger El Niño could disrupt irrigation, energy and trade routes across Latin America. Uruguay-Linked Tech & Data: hiSofi is returning to Uruguay to set up a regional AI and data science hub, signaling continued growth in local tech services. Construction Materials Deal: Kingspan bought a majority stake in Argentina’s Grupo LTN, expanding insulated panel capacity across Latin America including Uruguay. Agri Innovation in the Region: RiceTec opened a new greenhouse in Texas to speed rice breeding and research, with operations in Mercosur (including Uruguay). Finance Update: dLocal reported second-quarter 2026 results, highlighting continued momentum in cross-border payments.