#regulación
This archive brings together reporting on legal frameworks, compliance requirements, and public policy debates shaping cybersecurity across Latin America. It covers government initiatives, sector-specific obligations, and their impact on risk management, data protection, and incident response.
Peru bill links identity and cyber rules
A regional review found a Peruvian bill that would protect identity with fingerprints and set cybersecurity guidelines for finance.
Aug 15, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil orders 24-hour crypto transfer holds
Brazil's central bank will hold certain crypto transfers over $10,000 for up to 24 hours to help prevent fraud.
Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min
Mexico: 200 AI Bills, No Federal Law
Mexico has nearly 200 state-level AI proposals, but no federal general law or corporate cybersecurity framework yet.
Aug 10, 2026 · 38 min
Chile considers delaying data privacy law
Chile may postpone Law 21,719, now set for Dec. 1, 2026, while it resolves pending implementation issues.
Aug 7, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil ANPD takes over digital oversight
With Decrees 12.975/2026 and 12.976/2026 in force, Brazil’s ANPD now leads oversight of digital platforms.
Jul 30, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil speeds up big tech regulation
Brazil’s Senate and Chamber are advancing measures that tighten platform duties, with the ANPD set to supervise key rules.
Jul 29, 2026 · 3 min
Peru sets AI deadlines for key sectors
Peru’s AI law now has a rollout schedule for health, education, justice, security, and finance, according to a private guide.
Jul 29, 2026 · 2 min
Guatemala, Chile, Colombia move cyber laws
Guatemala advances its cybercrime bill, Chile approves deepfake rules, and Colombia sets online protections for minors.
Jul 29, 2026 · 3 min
Bolivia Weighs Adding USDT to Payments System
Bolivia is studying whether to integrate USDT into its payments system, with rules, providers and operating details still unresolved.
Jul 21, 2026 · 2 min
Chile and Peru tighten cyber incident reporting
Chile and Peru set deadlines and penalties for incident reporting, while an Argentine ruling shifts attention to user conduct.
Jul 21, 2026 · 4 min
Peru BCRP changes payments and fintech oversight
The BCRP enabled instant payments by alias and set new rules for fintech firms, including minimum capital
Jul 16, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil weighs ban on social media under 16
Brazil’s bill would bar users under 16 from social media and place new identity-check duties on platforms, raising privacy concerns.
Jul 13, 2026 · 2 min
Peru’s SBS Requires Banks and Finance Firms to Report Cyber
Peru’s SBS issued Resolution SBS No. 01741-2026, tightening transparency and customer protection rules for banks
Jul 8, 2026 · 2 min