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Mexico mandates reporting of telecoms infrastructure

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Telecommunications concessions and authorization holders and other companies that own or use telecommunications or broadcasting infrastructure must provide certain information to the Federal Telecommunications Institute through the National Information and Infrastructure System (Sistema Nacional de Información e Infraestructura (SNII)). The obligation to report such information is effective as of January 2025. The SNII is a database that will contain information on active infrastructure and means of transmission, passive infrastructure, rights of way and public and private sites used by operators providing telecommunications or broadcasting services.

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In Anti-Corruption

Mexico: Incorporation of the Secretary of Anti-corruption and Good Governance, replacing the Secretary of Public Administration

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On 17 October 2024, president Claudia Sheinbaum and the head of the Secretary of Public Administration announced a new model for preventing and combating corruption with the transformation of the Secretary of Public Administration into the Secretary of Anti-Corruption and Good Government. This new entity will focus on the prevention of corruption by strengthening public management through modernization, transparency and collaboration with different sectors.
This new model proposes moving from a corrective approach to a preventive one, combating corruption from the root.

In Antitrust / Competition

Brazil: Now open – Antidumping investigation on Brazilian imports of pre-painted steels from China and India | September 2024

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The Brazilian Secretariat of International Trade initiated a new antidumping investigation against Brazilian imports of pre-painted steels from China and India on 19 September 2024. Pre-painted steels are used for civil construction, automotive industry, white goods, packaging and others.

In ESG

Peru: Modification of the regulations on procedures for obtaining water use rights

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On 5 September 2024, Head Resolution No. 0357-2024-ANA was published, whereby the Regulation of Administrative Procedures for the Granting of Water Use Rights and Authorization for the Execution of Works in Natural Water Sources, approved by Head Resolution No. 007-2015-ANA, is amended. This amendment seeks to simplify the procedures for obtaining water use rights.

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In Cybersecurity, Data and Tech

Argentina: The DPA published the ‘Guide for Public and Private Entities on Transparency and Personal Data Protection for Responsible Artificial Intelligence’

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On 17 September 2024, within the framework of the National Program for Transparency and Protection of Personal Data in the Use of Artificial Intelligence, the Agency for Access to Public Information published the preliminary version of the “Guide for Public and Private Entities on Transparency and Personal Data Protection for Responsible Artificial Intelligence”.

In AML & Financial Services Regulatory

Argentina: The BCRA sets forth the implementation of foreign exchange benefits under the RIGI

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On 29 August 2024, the Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina (BCRA, after its Spanish abbreviation) issued Communication “A” 8099, which sets forth the implementation of the foreign exchange benefits provided by the Incentives Regime for Major Investments (RIGI, after its Spanish abbreviation).

In ESG

Peru: Regulations on Aeronautical Infractions and Sanctions, which incorporate infractions related to environmental protection

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On 5 August 2024, Ministerial Resolution No. 435-2024-MTC/01.02 was published, approving the new Regulations on Aeronautical Infractions and Sanctions. The Regulations establish the classification of infractions related to Law No. 27,261, the Peruvian Civil Aeronautics Law. The Regulations incorporate Subchapter XV of the Peruvian Aeronautical Regulation on violations of environmental protection, aircraft noise reduction and the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation.

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