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IAEA and IDB Join Forces to Expand Nuclear Energy in Latin America and Caribbean
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Fusion42 · 28 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) signed a memorandum to support the expansion of nuclear energy in Latin America and the Caribbean. The partnership aims to help countries assess and implement nuclear technology safely and sustainably, focusing on technical assistance, capacity building, and energy system planning.
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Nuclear energy is positioned to grow substantially in Latin America and the Caribbean, opening opportunities for you in energy infrastructure, especially around small modular reactors and technical support. Governments will need partners in nuclear technology deployment and capacity building over the coming decade.
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