Cosse recalled negotiations began during the government of former President José Mujica
Google s subsidiary in Uruguay, Eleanor Applications SRL, Friday purchased 30 hectares in the duty-free Science Park in Canelones, where it will install a data centre, it was announced.
The new investment has already been discussed between the computer giant and previous Uruguayan administrations.
The company said in a statement it viewed the purchase as a milestone in the process that reinforces Google s commitment to Uruguay and Latin America.
“We are very excited to be able to grow our presence in Uruguay. Although the prospects for the project are encouraging, several instances are still pending before the construction of the infrastructure centre can be confirmed,” the statement goes on.