REGULATIONBrazil
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
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REGULATIONPeru
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
REGULATIONParaguay
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
REGULATIONChile
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
REGULATION
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
REGULATIONBrazil
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
REGULATIONPeru
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
REGULATIONBolivia
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
REGULATIONChile
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
REGULATION
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
REGULATIONUruguay
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
REGULATIONUnited States
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
REGULATIONChile
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
REGULATIONBrazil
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
REGULATIONBrazil
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
REGULATIONParaguay
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
REGULATIONChile
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
REGULATIONBrazil
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
REGULATIONColombia
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
REGULATIONPeru
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
REGULATIONParaguay
Paraguay speeds up cyber law and data rules
Paraguay’s Senate and Deputies advanced cyberbullying and cybersecurity bills, while the data protection law will not take effect until 2027.
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONArgentina
Argentina Senate sets human oversight for AI firms
The Senate advanced a company law reform that would require a human or legal responsible party for automated structures
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATION
Brazil, Chile advance AI laws
Brazil approved changes on AI data use, while Chile keeps its algorithmic governance bill moving with a focus on transparency.
Aug 21, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico tightens AML rules and bank biometrics
Mexico expanded anti-money-laundering rules and the CNBV broadened biometric checks in banks, raising risk and traceability demands.
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONPeru
Peru tightens financial cyber rules
Peru is raising cybersecurity, data, and AI governance requirements for banks, with stricter supervision than Argentina
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile boosts its response to financial fraud
Chile’s CMF reported five entities for alleged fraud as authorities launched new anti-fraud coordination and moved on stablecoin rules.
Aug 20, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONBrazil
Brazil's ANPD tightens LGPD enforcement in 2026
Brazil’s ANPD is revising sanction rules and stepping up enforcement in 2026, with action on facial recognition
Aug 20, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONPeru
Peru's SBS opens AFP payments consultation
Peru's SBS opened a consultation on AFP contribution payments and updated prudential and accounting rules for EAFs, with cybersecurity requirements.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONParaguay
Paraguay speeds up financial controls
BCP, DNIT and Congress moved on securities, cryptoassets and cyber policy, while ueno bank’s software spending drew fresh scrutiny.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile Tightens Financial Cyber Rules
Chile’s CMF and Central Bank move on outsourcing, risk, stablecoins and data protection, with new compliance pressure for finance firms.
Aug 19, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATION
BCRA and CNBV tighten bank controls
Argentina updates minimum capital and market risk rules, while Mexico expands biometric validation and cybersecurity controls for banks.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay weighs social media age limits
Uruguay is weighing a ban on social media accounts for under-15s and stricter platform age checks, alongside new online gaming rules.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONUnited States
SECURE Data Act advances in the US
The bill remains in committee and has not reached the House floor. It could expand federal control over data
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONMexico
State of Mexico approves Transparencia Mexiquense
Edomex replaced INFOEM with Transparencia Mexiquense. At the federal level, cyber and AI bills remain stalled in the Senate.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONPeru
Peru Congress advances AI bills
Peru’s Congress is moving bills on AI, cybercrime and public management, with new duties for platforms and state entities.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONParaguay
Paraguay debates cyber law
Paraguay’s Deputies debated a cyber law as the new personal data rules remain in transition and are not yet fully in force.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONArgentina
Argentina Debates Biometrics and Facial Recognition
Two personal data bills are moving through Argentina’s Congress, including measures on biometric data and facial recognition.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATION
Brazil Approves Rule on AI Data Use
Brazil’s lower house approved a rule extending data protection to AI systems. The bill still has more steps to go.
Aug 19, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONUnited States
FinCEN cuts BOI reporting, pressures banks
FinCEN ended domestic beneficial ownership reporting, stripping banks of a federal KYC reference and raising the bar for correspondent controls.
Aug 18, 2026 · 4 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico tightens bank biometric checks
SHCP and CNBV ordered facial biometrics, biometric CURP and new identity controls, while MTU rules and CONDUSEF penalties raise compliance.
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONBrazil
Brazil Central Bank tightens crypto rules
Brazil expanded its anti-fraud regime to PSAVs and clarified that preventive holds also apply to self-custody wallets
Aug 18, 2026 · 5 min
REGULATIONColombia
Colombia tightens financial oversight
The Financial Superintendency opened a regulatory proposal, while DIAN added new cryptoasset reporting requirements.
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONPeru
Peru's SBS tightens sanctions and opens consults
Peru's SBS updated its sanctions regime and opened public consultations on insurance, data, and prudential rules.
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONParaguay
Paraguay tightens cyber rules
BCP, DNIT and banks are moving on new data, cryptoasset and fraud rules for Paraguay’s financial system.
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATION
Mexico Tightens Biometrics, Argentina Updates Payments
Mexico mandates facial biometrics, owned databases and audits. Argentina updates BCRA SINAP 1-248 on the national payments system.
Aug 18, 2026 · 2 min
REGULATIONBrazil
Brazil ANPD tightens rules on Discord
Discord halted livestreaming, video calls and screen sharing in Brazil after an ANPD order. The probe remains open.
Aug 18, 2026 · 7 min
REGULATIONChile
Chile CMF Tightens Cybersecurity Rules
Chile’s CMF issued new rules for exchanges, brokers, insurers and reinsurers, with stronger risk, security and continuity requirements.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONArgentina
Argentina's BCRA updates reporting
The BCRA announced changes to reporting, payments and operational security for financial entities and PSPs, plus joint AML work with UIF.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONUruguay
Uruguay debates social media limits for minors
Uruguay is weighing a bill to bar under-15s from social media and tighten privacy protections for teens.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min
REGULATIONMexico
Mexico speeds up data and AI laws
Edomex and Mexico City move on new data and digital violence rules, while Congress still has pending cyber and AI bills.
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min