#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.
Colombia SFC adjusts Open Finance deadlines
Colombia’s financial regulator issued a new circular and reportedly extended Open Finance rollout deadlines by six months.
Oct 4, 2026 · 2 min
Peru's BCRP sets rules for digital payments
The BCRP approved a digital payment acceptance rulebook with new requirements on risk, fraud, security
Oct 4, 2026 · 2 min
Colombia's 2026C Bill 282 Adds Duties
Colombia’s Bill 282 of 2026C would add data breach reporting within 72 hours, new obligations and extraterritorial reach.
Sep 30, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil's ANPD opens platform oversight consultation
Brazil's ANPD opened a public consultation on new rules for overseeing digital platforms, with input accepted until Oct. 26.
Sep 26, 2026 · 2 min
Latin America: AI in one in five cyberattacks
IBM said AI aided one in five cyberattacks in Latin America, with deepfakes and AI-powered malware among the main uses.
Sep 23, 2026 · 2 min
Chile, Mexico and Brazil tighten PLD rules
Chile, Mexico, Brazil and others are speeding up new data, fraud, cybersecurity and virtual asset rules through 2028.
Sep 21, 2026 · 37 min
Colombia's AI bill remains stalled
Colombia's AI bill is still in first debate after being filed, shelved, reintroduced and given presidential urgency.
Aug 27, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil’s BCB 766 updates Pix MED
Brazil updated the Pix DICT manual with deeper tracing, an 80-day response window, and new MED 2.0 adjustments.
Aug 24, 2026 · 38 min
Peru moves on biometrics and mobile lines
Peru’s debate now includes new rules for identity systems, mobile line limits and penalties for lending bank or wallet accounts.
Aug 15, 2026 · 4 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 regulates children’s internet access
Brazil’s ECA Digital is now in force, requiring age checks, child protections in digital services and fines of up to 50 million reais.
Jul 13, 2026 · 3 min