Brazil’s Amazon Internet Buildout Leans On Chinese Fiber, Reviving Security Questions

2026-01-27 - 14:30

Key Points Brazil has taken delivery of 3,170 km of China-made fiber-optic cable for three new Amazon “infovias,” with river installation expected to start in May 2026. The shipment is tied to Infovias 05, 06, and 08 and is described as roughly 5,000 tons, expanding the Norte Conectado backbone toward remote municipalities. Fiber is not