What is new in Latin America?

The IOF (Tax on Financial Transactions) in Brazil has once again become a key issue in 2025, following a series of decrees, reversals, and legal disputes that have shifted—then restored—its rates. Charged on transactions such as currency exchange, credit, insurance, and investments, the IOF has a direct impact on businesses. Recently, the back-and-forth in legislation…

Argentina’s National Securities Commission (CNV) approved General Resolution No. 1069, which establishes the country’s first regulatory framework for asset tokenization using blockchain technology. This measure, regarded as pioneering at the regional level, aims to modernize the capital markets and position Argentina as a benchmark for financial innovation. Roadmap to Digitize Physical Assets The first stage…

June 2025 was marked by significant developments in Latin American countries. Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, and nations in Central and Andean America faced economic changes, social tensions, and major regulatory milestones, directly impacting the regional and international paths of politics, economy, and innovation. Mexico With a stronger peso, Mexico expects agreement with the U.S. on steel…

The Mercosur summit of 2025, held on July 2 and 3 in Argentina, resulted in a series of decisions that could guide the future of the South American bloc for years. While much of the media attention focused on the ideological divide between Presidents Javier Milei and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the summit’s outcome…

May 2025 was marked by decisive developments across Latin America. In Mexico, the spotlight was on cybersecurity in the financial sector during the 88th Banking Convention, while digital fraud surged during the Hot Sale, and a historic judicial reform paved the way for the popular election of judges—raising intense debates over judicial independence. In Argentina,…

Technology never stops evolving, and now and then, something revolutionary emerges to shake structures that once appeared solid. The global financial system is experiencing one of these moments with the rapid popularisation of cryptocurrencies, which is changing how people transfer money and hold value, among other aspects of finance. Free from centralised power, crypto offers…

The digital environment has opened the door to countless opportunities — from learning a recipe to applying for your dream job. However, this hyperconnectivity also exposes us to growing risks, such as fraud and digital scams. In this context, it is becoming increasingly urgent for more companies to enter the Colombian market and offer technological…

 In April 2025, Mexico entered a technical recession, with revised growth forecasts and trade uncertainties with the U.S. The death of Pope Francis led to national mourning. In Argentina, economic reforms were implemented to attract investment, while Brazil faced the imprisonment of Fernando Collor for corruption and a fraud scandal in the INSS, resulting in…

Artificial Intelligence will continue to be a central theme in 2025. Its growth, for better or for worse, is unstoppable. On one hand, AI-driven innovations promise to transform the global economy, opening new investment opportunities. On the other hand, AI represents a constant threat to organizations’ security, with its ability to enhance sophisticated attacks. However,…

With the lifting of currency controls, a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and an urgent need for restructuring, Javier Milei’s government has initiated a profound reconfiguration of financial policy in Argentina.   The measures affect both individuals and businesses, with specific tools, controlled transitions, and a central goal: rebuilding trust in the peso…