Central America Business: IFX Bets US$400 Million on AI Data Centres
Data-centre operator IFX announced more than US$400 million in Latin American investment and a new corporate identity. The United States backed Honduras's energy reform as Liberal deputies wavered, Guatemala mapped 924 informal settlements and set a homicide-reduction target, and El Salvador posted one of Central America's lowest inflation readings. The post Central America Business: IFX Bets…
The Central American business week of 25 August 2026 was marked by a nine-figure investment in data centres for artificial intelligence, a tug of war over energy reform, and a focus on security. Leading digital-infrastructure company IFX announced a US$400 million expansion between 2026 and 2027, with a rebrand and investment in Colombia and Argentina.
US Secretary of State reaffirmed support for Honduras' energy sector modernisation, while Guatemala published a national registry identifying 924 informal settlements. El Salvador reported one of the region's lowest food inflation rates. Amid these developments, Guatemala aimed to halve its homicide rate by 2036, and El Salvador saw a slight decrease in food prices. The week highlighted a Central American business focus on infrastructure and credibility.
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