Brazil’s data center push offers contrast to US backlash
Lula administration signs tax-cut law as cheap, largely renewable power and local demand accompany billions in tech investment
As communities across the United States push back against data center construction, Brazil could offer a potential release valve for some U.S. capacity constraints, according to Carlos Barrera, CEO of Atlas Renewable Energy. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a law in September cutting taxes on data center equipment, while cheap, largely renewable electricity and local demand have supported data center growth, and major tech companies have announced billions in investment.