Regulation
Brazil tightens BC rules for Pix
Brazil’s Central Bank adds audits, preventive holds and tighter monitoring for Pix and virtual assets, with new provider requirements.
Aug 23, 2026 · 4 min
Peru SBS opens EAF and AFP fee consultations
Peru's SBS is consulting new prudential rules for EAFs and AFP payment channels, with cyber, continuity and operational risk requirements.
Aug 23, 2026 · 4 min
Paraguay advances on cybersecurity policy
Deputies debated the cybersecurity bill, CERT-PY cited the 2025-2028 strategy, and DNIT activated new cryptoasset reporting rules.
Aug 23, 2026 · 4 min
Chile regulates stablecoins and antifraud controls
The Central Bank will consult on a stablecoin framework, while the Public Prosecutor’s Office and regulators launch new antifraud coordination.
Aug 23, 2026 · 3 min
BCRA updates SINAP Circular 1-248
Communication A 8438 updates the National Payments System framework and reorders Circular SINAP 1-248.
Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil keeps new AI bills moving
The Brazilian Senate is still processing PL 2114/2026 and PL 5092/2026 as debate continues over AI and personal data.
Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min
Peru weighs cyber law, AI rules and speech bill
Peru is debating a general cyber law, the rollout of AI rules, and a bill that would penalize criminal praise in media and digital platforms.
Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min
Bolivia lacks a visible cyber law project
Bolivia’s Senate does not list a visible data protection or cybersecurity bill, while ENTEL pushes a national cyber agenda.
Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min
Chile speeds up Safe Digital Environments bill
Chile has given urgent status to a bill protecting minors online, with amendments due by Aug. 28 and a focus on platforms.
Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min
Paraguay, Guatemala, Chile revise digital laws
Paraguay, Guatemala and Chile are moving ahead on cyber and digital bills, with technical reviews, new debate steps and added urgency.
Aug 23, 2026 · 3 min
Uruguay BCU Expands Financial Controls
The BCU will add an online process for virtual asset providers and require a sworn declaration before new fundraising activity.
Aug 22, 2026 · 3 min
OCC loosens CSI disclosure rules
The OCC proposed in August 2026 a new framework to loosen the disclosure of confidential supervisory information and align it with the FDIC.
Aug 22, 2026 · 2 min
Chile tightens controls against financial fraud
The Central Bank, SERNAC and ABIF launched an anti-fraud task force as Chile advances stablecoin rules and new data duties.
Aug 22, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil's ANPD reviews LGPD sanctions rules
Brazil's ANPD is reviewing its LGPD enforcement and sanctions rules while moving ahead with its AI sandbox and new incident reporting rules.
Aug 22, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil tightens BC rules for Pix
Brazil’s Central Bank adds limits for unregistered devices and requires device validation for higher-value Pix transfers.
Aug 21, 2026 · 4 min
Paraguay advances on cybersecurity law
Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies held a hearing on the cybersecurity bill as DNIT activated a new crypto asset filing and banks updated prevention.
Aug 21, 2026 · 1 min
Chile tightens banking, data and fraud rules
Chile’s CMF kept ARC in force, data law 21.719 took effect, and authorities launched a national anti-fraud board.
Aug 21, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil advances new digital security rules
Brazil’s Senate filed a bill on older adults’ digital inclusion and the ANPD prioritized the ECA Digital and platform decrees.
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
Colombia advances unified earthquake alerts
A Colombian Senate bill would create a national earthquake alert system for phones, radio and TV, with a six-month deadline.
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
Peru Still Lacks a General Cybersecurity Law
El Peruano says Peru still has no general cybersecurity law. Data protection rules do apply, with a new regulation in force since March 2025.
Aug 21, 2026 · 2 min