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This section brings together reporting on financial institutions and their cybersecurity challenges across Latin America. Readers will find coverage of digital fraud, data protection, attacks on customer-facing channels, regulatory compliance, and the sector’s response to threats aimed at disrupting operations or undermining client trust.
Banxico spent 1.06 billion pesos on cybersecurity
Banxico spent 1.0615 billion pesos on cybersecurity over 11 years, including cyber resilience, policies, and incident detection.
Oct 1, 2026 · 2 min
Argentina's BCRA orders fraud scores for transfers
Communication A 8473 requires banks and PSPCPs to use fraud-risk scores for electronic transfers, with staggered deadlines.
Sep 19, 2026 · 2 min
Colombia orders banks to cover card fraud
Colombia’s financial watchdog said banks must reimburse card fraud losses when security rules are not met. It also fined Coltefinanciera.
Sep 18, 2026 · 2 min
Paraguay moves on data and critical infrastructure
A new data protection law and a critical infrastructure bill put banks and financial firms under new compliance and incident-reporting duties.
Sep 18, 2026 · 3 min
Chile tightens cyber and fraud rules
Chile adds stronger authentication, faster reporting and new duties for banks, fintechs and payment firms under Law 21.719 and NCG 538.
Sep 17, 2026 · 6 min
Chile CMF cuts bank reporting rules
Chile’s CMF dropped seven reporting requirements for banks and credit cooperatives as new cyber rules take effect for essential services.
Sep 6, 2026 · 3 min
BCRA and CNBV tighten anti-fraud rules
Argentina and Mexico adjust anti-fraud rules: the BCRA adds a documented risk program, and the CNBV expands authentication.
Sep 4, 2026 · 4 min
BCP Reviews Banks as Paraguay Lacks Cyber Rules
BCP can review boards, governance and anti-money laundering controls. Paraguay still lacks a specific cybersecurity framework for finance.
Aug 30, 2026 · 3 min
Mexico Tightens Bank Biometrics and AML Rules
SHCP and CNBV set new deadlines for bank biometrics as Mexico advances AML reforms and raises penalties across the sector.
Aug 16, 2026 · 3 min
Mexico banks warn of unauthorized charges
Banamex, BBVA Mexico, Santander, Banco Azteca and Banorte urged customers to watch for unauthorized charges and account access.
Aug 11, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil: PhantomEnigma and Banana RAT target banks
PhantomEnigma abuses .gov.br sites and trusted email to spread malware in Brazil. Banana RAT is also stealing banking credentials.
Jul 29, 2026 · 2 min
Colombia banks halt charges over identity theft
Colombia’s Constitutional Court cleared Law 2573 of 2026, forcing banks to suspend charges and negative reports in impersonation cases.
Jul 22, 2026 · 2 min
BCRA tightens fraud complaint rules
The BCRA said complaints must start with the bank or card issuer first, then can escalate after 10 business days without a solution.
Jul 22, 2026 · 2 min
Latin America Leads AI Synthetic ID Fraud
Latin America accounts for 48.3% of AI-driven synthetic identity fraud. Banks and fintechs face weaker remote onboarding controls.
Jul 13, 2026 · 38 min
Peru and Uruguay Move Ahead on Financial-Sector
Peru’s SBS said it approved regulatory changes aimed at strengthening protection for financial-system users
Jul 6, 2026 · 2 min