South America: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

Colombia's Senate has introduced Bill 394 of 2025, a groundbreaking legislative initiative that aims to formalize and regulate the digital content creation industry. The proposed law establishes mandatory transparency requirements for sponsored content, imposes strict guidelines for health and cosmetic product promotions, and creates a National Solidarity Protection Fund financed through development quotas and digital service taxes. Will this regulatory framework transform Colombia's social media landscape

Lei nº 15.484/2026 regulamenta a Emenda Constitucional nº 125/2022 e entra em vigor em 30 dias, com efeito vinculante sobre processos em todo o país

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court has mandated that digital platforms submit detailed compliance plans by August 16, 2026, outlining measures to safeguard electoral integrity and prevent misinformation during the 2026 elections. The ordinance applies to platforms with over 5 million monthly active users in Brazil, requiring comprehensive documentation of content moderation, AI governance, and coordinated behavior detection strategies. Non-compliance may result in public disclosure, direct regulatory supervi