Uruguay accelerates infrastructure, energy and digital transition

Uruguay has announced and described a broad set of infrastructure, energy, logistics, digital, and industrial initiatives, alongside trade and investment figures with Italy and the region.

• The government’s 2026-2029 development plan foresees $9.63 billion in infrastructure investment, with about 45% for transport and logistics; it also includes rail, port, road, and bridge upgrades, plus Montevideo port rail extension and a new floating dock at Puerto Capurro.
• Separate initiatives include a Montevideo electric BRT due to start in 2027 with a cost of at least $590 million, an IDB CCLIP of $500 million plus $10 million for project preparation, a $1 billion Salto Grande renovation program, and major energy projects including Melo solar park and Paysandú e-fuels with investment above $5.3 billion.
• The article also reports on Uruguay’s IT sector, AI and data center activity near Montevideo, bilateral trade with Italy, MERCOSUR-related infrastructure financing, and a long interview section discussing policy priorities and business opportunities.