Number of LATAM projects between January 2024 and February 2025
| COUNTRIES | PROJECTS | |
|---|---|---|
| ARGENTINA | 53 | |
| BRAZIL | 60 | |
| CHILE | 12 | |
| COLOMBIA | 44 | |
| ECUADOR | 4 | |
| GUATEMALA | 1 | |
| MEXICO | 37 | |
| PARAGUAY | 2 | |
| PERU | 13 |
Topics of bills introduced between January 2024 and February 2025
| Access to information | 17.2% | |
| Equality and non-discrimination | 11.0% | |
| Protection of minors | 10.0% | |
| Freedom of speech | 7.2% | |
| Reputation and honor | 5.3% | |
| National security | 4.5% |
| Gender Violence | 4.0% | |
| Liability of intermediaries | 2.9% | |
| Internet access | 2.7% | |
| Pornography | 2.1% | |
| Apologia | 1.9% | |
| Bullying | 1.5% | |
| Official advertising | 1.4% |
Topics of bills introduced between January 2024 and February 2025
| Access to information | 4.8% | |
| Bullying | 9.5% | |
| Apologia | 4.8% | |
| Freedom of worship | 1.6% | |
| Equality and non-discrimination | 15.9% | |
| Official advertising | 4.8% | |
| Fake News | 1.6% | |
| Protection of minors | 14.3% | |
| Reputation and honor | 4.8% | |
| Content moderation | 4.8% |
28/02
El Argentine Journalism Forum (FOPEA) The press formally requested that Congressional authorities guarantee unrestricted coverage during the opening ceremony of ordinary sessions. This request seeks to ensure adequate conditions for the work of the press and respect for freedom of expression at official events.
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS ACCESS TO INFORMATION
26/02
Deputies presented the Bill No. 7957-D-2024, which proposes the repeal of Decree 780/2024, which modifies the Law on Access to Public Information (No. 27.275). According to the grounds of the project, the decree imposes unjustified restrictions on the citizen's right to access government information, weakening transparency and accountability. The initiative highlights that exceptions to access to information are already contemplated in current regulations and warns of the risks of institutional opacity.
ACCESS TO INFORMATION
25/02
La Communications and Information Technology Commission of the Chamber of Deputies held a full session to discuss issues related to the automated processing of information. This meeting is part of legislative efforts to address challenges and regulations in the digital and communications field.
DIGITAL LEGISLATION ACCESS TO INFORMATION
21/02
Legislators presented the Bill No. 7906-D-2024, which proposes amendments to the Penal Code to regulate the use of social media by public officials. The initiative punishes with prison sentences and disqualification from holding public office those who, through digital publications, replications or interactions, incite violence, promote misinformation or generate public disorder. The project seeks to guarantee the responsible use of digital platforms in the institutional sphere.
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION SOCIAL MEDIA
17/02
Deputy Martín Tetaz and other legislators presented the Bill No. 7854-D-2024The initiative seeks to ban advertising and promotion of pyramid scheme businesses in any media, including social media and the Internet. It also establishes sanctions for platforms and media that facilitate their dissemination, and empowers the courts to block offending websites. The project also provides for awareness campaigns about this type of financial fraud.
ADVERTISING CONTENT MODERATION FINANCIAL FRAUD
13/02
Deputies of the Union for the Homeland presented the Bill No. 7838-D-2024The project seeks to declare the absolute and incurable nullity of Decree of Necessity and Urgency 62/2025, which modifies the Gender Identity Law (No. 26.743), restricting the access of children and adolescents to the registration rectification of their gender identity. The grounds of the project highlight that the decree violates international human rights treaties and the principle of the best interests of the child, affecting the full exercise of the right to identity and comprehensive health.
GENDER IDENTITY HUMAN RIGHTS
10/02
Deputies of the Left Front presented the Bill No. 7760-D-2024The bill proposes the annulment of Decrees 61/2025 and 62/2025, which restrict access to the gender identity of minors and persons deprived of liberty. According to its grounds, these decrees violate the principle of the best interests of the child, progressive autonomy and full respect for the personality, in addition to reinforcing the discretionary power of the penitentiary authorities.
GENDER IDENTITY HUMAN RIGHTS
13/02
The Chamber of Deputies of Chile approved the Law No. 21.729, which modifies the General Telecommunications Law (No. 18.168) to establish the individualization and mandatory registration of data of prepaid telephone users. The regulation requires concessionaires to maintain an updated registry with personal information, including name, identity number and mobile device data (IMEI, IMSI, MSISDN). In addition, it prohibits the use of this data for purposes other than those stipulated in the law and reinforces security obligations under the Privacy Protection Law. It also introduces criminal sanctions for the adulteration of the IMEI and mandates the financing of a system for blocking stolen devices.
DATA PROTECTION ACCESS TO INFORMATION TELECOMMUNICATIONS
12/02
The Chamber of Deputies of Chile approved the Law No. 16.224-25, which establishes a new regulation on terrorist conduct and its penalties, repealing Law No. 18.314. The law expands the definition of terrorism and introduces sanctions for those who publicly disseminate messages or slogans that incite the commission of crimes classified as terrorist, when this creates a certain and imminent danger of their realization. In addition, it establishes special powers for the interception of communications in terrorism investigations and toughens penalties in certain cases.
NATIONAL SECURITY
22/02
La National Assembly of Ecuador The Committee held sessions in the territory from February 17 to 21. During these sessions, bills were discussed on reforms to the Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code (COIP) to protect children and adolescents from cyberbullying and extortion; reforms to the Organic Law on Higher Education to guarantee transparency in access to the educational system; and reforms to the Mining Law for a direct allocation of royalties.
LEGISLATION
07/02
National and international organizations have expressed Concern over increasing attacks on press freedom in Ecuador in recent years. Between 2023 and 2025, 16 journalists have had to go into exile due to threats against their lives for carrying out their reporting work. They call for guaranteeing the exercise of journalism during the 2025 elections as the basis of a healthy democracy.
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
18/02
A meeting was held at the Paraguayan-German Cultural Institute (ICPA) to address the Safety and freedom of expression of journalists in Paraguay. Organized by TEDIC and the Paraguayan Journalists Union (SPP), with support from UNESCO, the event highlighted the alarming number of 21 journalists killed and more than 700 cases of violence in three decades of democracy. During the conference, four guidelines for the protection of journalists were presented, including guides on digital security and protocols for recording attacks.
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
17/02
In the Summit of Powers At a meeting held at the Government Palace, authorities from the three branches of government, together with representatives from the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Comptroller's Office, reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against corruption and guaranteed freedom of the press. President Santiago Peña stressed the importance of inter-institutional dialogue to combat corruption and underlined the fundamental role of the press as an essential tool for democracy and transparency.
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
27/02
Colombia's Vice President and Minister of Equality, France Marquez, reported threats against her life after revealing cases of corruption within the Government. Despite the threats, Márquez said she will not be silenced and will continue her work.
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
24/02
Un UN report urged the Colombian State to protect civilians and their rights amid continued violence by armed groups. The document emphasizes the need to guarantee the safety of the population and safeguard human rights in areas affected by the conflict.
HUMAN RIGHTS
11/02
The Law 2446, through which the public policy of productive prisons (PCP) is created in favor of the prison population. This initiative seeks to promote the social and labor reintegration of persons deprived of liberty through productive programs within penitentiary centers.
LEGISLATION
13/02
There was a verbal altercation between the mayor of Lima, Rafael López Aliaga, and the journalist Nicolás Lúcar. This is because the politician will make public questions about the journalist's private life. Even, in a opinion column, López Aliaga accused the journalist of destroying a family and “leaving a girl homeless.” Various voices, such as that of the journalist Federico Salazar, spoke out against López Aliaga's repeated attacks against the press.
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
12/02
La National Association of Journalists of Peru (ANP) expressed its solidarity with Clara Elvira Ospina, a journalist who denounced on social media a series of systematic attacks and insults against her. The ANP denounced that these hate speeches seek to discredit and intimidate journalists through insults based on their gender and migrant status. Institute of Press and Society (IPYS) He described the insults as serious, especially if, as Ospina points out, they are encouraged by state officials.
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS GENDER VIOLENCE
10/02
La National Association of Journalists of Peru (ANP) issued a statement rejecting the criminal complaint filed against the journalists Christopher Acosta and Pedro Tenorio of Latina TV for alleged improper disclosure of identity. The complaint, filed by lawyer Juan Mario Peña Flores, defender of former minister Julio Demartini, arises after reports on alleged acts of corruption in the Qali Warma program and the FrigoInca company. The complainant states that the journalists revealed the identity of a key witness, Nohemí Alvarado. However, Latina TV clarified that this information was public knowledge and had been disseminated by the witness herself in various statements.
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS
19/02
Bill criminalizing the use of AI to generate sexual content is approved by the Chamber of Deputies. The Chamber of Deputies approved Bill No. 3821/24, which amends the Criminal Code and Electoral Law to criminalize the digital manipulation, production or dissemination of images of nudity or sexual acts generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Submitted in October 2024, the project It also regulates the use of AI in electoral campaigns, prohibiting the manipulation of images in order to influence electoral results and establishing aggravating circumstances for crimes committed against female candidates during the electoral period. If approved by the Senate, the bill will add to the Penal Code sentences of 2 to 6 years in prison and a fine for those who produce or disseminate false images of nudity generated by AI with the aim of intimidating or embarrassing. The penalty increases by between one third and half if the victim is a woman, girl, boy, adolescent, elderly person or person with a disability, and by between one third and double if the content is widely disseminated on social networks. In the Electoral Code, the penalty varies from 2 to 6 years in prison and a fine if the crime involves male or female candidates, and includes the possibility of annulling the candidacy or the electoral diploma if the person responsible is another candidate.
DIGITAL CRIME AI REGULATION
19/02
Cade holds public hearing to discuss competition issues in digital markets. The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade) held a public hearing to discuss competition issues related to the operating systems of Apple (App Store) and Google (Google Play)Both companies are being investigated for possible anti-competitive practices linked to their operating systems and the distribution model of applications in their virtual stores. The hearing was attended by representatives of companies, civil society and academia. Representatives of the financial sector and civil society warned about the lack of effective competition between Android and iOS devices and the impact of the concentration of power on access to information and the diversity of public debate. Apple and Google defended their business models, arguing that they offer equal conditions to developers and that regulation should not restrict their ability to operate in Brazil.
DIGITAL COMPETENCE TECHNOLOGICAL REGULATION
18/02
Bill proposes regulating the use and development of artificial intelligence. Federal Deputy Marx Beltrão (PP/AL) presented Bill No. 526/2025, which proposes regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in Brazil. The project seeks to regulate these technologies based on principles and guidelines for their development and implementation. Among its provisions, it prohibits the use of AI for: (i) mass surveillance of the population without a court order; (ii) manipulation of information for the dissemination of disinformation or fake news; (iii) promotion of discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or any other factor protected by law; and (iv) fully automated decisions in judicial and administrative processes without the possibility of human review. AI systems considered high risk must undergo impact assessments, adopt security and privacy measures, provide clear information to users and have human supervision in critical decisions. In addition, the project requires the Executive Branch to create a National Committee on Ethics and Regulation of Artificial Intelligence, in charge of “monitoring the implementation of the law, proposing additional guidelines and evaluating the impacts of new AI technologies on society.”
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
12/02
Bill proposes disseminating awareness messages about gambling addiction and betting advertising. Federal Deputy Hélio Lopes (PL/RJ) presented Bill No. 427/2025, which proposes making it mandatory to disseminate awareness messages before broadcasting gambling games and advertising about gambling and games of chance in the media. According to the project, digital platforms will have to include these messages as mandatory display content, and “mass media” —a term that, in the proposal, includes radio, television, cinema, streaming platforms, the Internet, among others— will have to have spaces with information about gambling addiction and contacts for psychological assistance services. They will also have to incorporate in their terms of use responsibility policies and guidelines for reporting content that violates the proposed regulations. The project also provides for the creation of the National Committee for Monitoring and Evaluation of the Prevention of Gambling Addiction (CONAP – Ludo), responsible for overseeing the implementation and compliance of the law. If approved, non-compliance could result, in addition to civil and criminal liability, in fines of R$10.000 to R$1 million, as well as in the suspension and, eventually, revocation of the operating license of the offending media outlet or platform.
BETTING REGULATION PREVENTION OF GAMBLING ADDICTION
11/02
Judge orders Carla Zambelli to delete posts about journalist. Judge Paulo Rogério Santos Pinheiro, of the 43rd Civil Court of São Paulo/SP, ordered the removal of offensive publications made by federal deputy Carla Zambelli against journalist Vera Magalhães. The posts in question were made in 2022 through the deputy's profile on the X platform (formerly Twitter) and accused the journalist of acting as a "sexist, macho, Christophobic person and, indirectly, of supporting rape and pedophilia." In addition, the content pointed out that Vera Magalhães was "a disgrace to Brazilian journalism" and that she was "passionate about Jair Bolsonaro." In its the decisionThe judge acknowledged that the publications were false and offensive, exceeding the limits of freedom of expression and violating the journalist's honour. He also argued that, although both parties are public figures and therefore more exposed to criticism, "the prohibition of censorship must coexist with the inviolability of honour."
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION DEFAMATION
04/02
Bill proposes to ensure that personal data of adolescents is deleted from digital platforms when they reach the age of majority. Federal Deputy Luiza Canziani (PSD/PR) presented Bill No. 201/2025, which proposes to modify the Law No. 13.709/18 to allow young people, upon reaching the age of eighteen, to request the cessation of the processing of their data and the partial or total elimination of their personal information from applications and digital services used during their childhood and adolescence. initiative The bill provides for the inclusion of a mechanism that allows young people to review the personal data they have provided or published on digital platforms, giving them the option to decide whether they want to keep or delete such information. The bill also establishes that application and platform providers must ensure the “obligation to offer a free tool that allows users to select the data to manage”, thus avoiding the only alternative to exercising this right being the complete deletion of the account in the corresponding digital service.
PERSONAL DETAILS DIGITAL PLATFORMS
04/02
Brazil's Supreme Court of Justice (STJ) rejects Meta's appeal in a case of non-consensual dissemination of intimate images The Third Chamber of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) of Brazil rejected an appeal filed by Meta against a decision of the Court of Justice of the State of Rio de Janeiro (TJRJ). The first instance judgment had condemned the company to pay compensation for moral damages due to its inaction in a case of non-consensual dissemination of intimate images of a user under eighteen years of age. The conviction was established in a joint and several manner, that is, jointly with the user responsible for disclosing the images without the victim's consent through WhatsApp. In its defense, the company argued that the elimination of the content in circulation was unfeasible due to the encryption technology used by the provider, which would make the court order an “impossible obligation.” However, the judges considered that there was inaction on the part of the platform even after receiving a court notice. The judge in charge of the case, Nancy Andrighi, stressed that the provider is jointly and severally liable when it does not take measures to mitigate the damage to the victims. She also refuted the argument of the impossibility of removing the content, highlighting that the company has mechanisms to implement alternative measures, such as the suspension of accounts, but chose not to act.
NON-CONSENTUAL IMAGES
27/02
Grupo Salinas presented a Civil suit against seven journalists, accusing them of “financial terrorism” for allegedly spreading false information in 2023 about the bankruptcy of Banco Azteca. According to the company, these statements caused the departure of thousands of clients and significant losses. The organization Article 19 described this legal action as an attack on freedom of expression. President Claudia Sheinbaum asked the judge in charge to dismiss the lawsuit, emphasizing the importance of protecting freedom of expression.
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
11/02
Deputy Manuel de Jesús Baldenebro Arredondo presented a initiative to reform the Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties in order to regulate the use of tracking files and online tracking technologies. The proposal seeks to strengthen transparency in the collection of user data, require explicit consent for its use and establish sanctions for those who fail to comply with these provisions. The initiative arises in a context of growing concern about digital privacy and the misuse of data for commercial or political purposes.
DATA PROTECTION
11/02
Deputy Olga Lidia Herrera Natividad presented the Bill to reform article 6 of the General Law on Women's Access to a Life Free of Violence to include symbolic violence as a specific category of gender violence. The proposal defines symbolic violence as that which perpetuates the domination of women through sociocultural patterns and gender stereotypes disseminated in messages, values and symbols in different media, contributing to inequality and discrimination. The initiative seeks to strengthen the regulatory framework to prevent and punish this type of violence.
GENDER VIOLENCE
05/02
It was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation that the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) issued the "General Guidelines to Guarantee Audience Rights", with the aim of regulating and protecting the rights of listeners and viewers in the media. These guidelines seek to ensure that audiences receive truthful, impartial and objective content, thus strengthening the right to information.
AUDIENCE RIGHTS
