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Debate on controversial bill to reform Telecommunications Law could take months

The proposal submitted by the Executive Branch to reform the Telecommunications Law sparked a strong discussion due to the possibility of granting excessive power to the designated state agency (the ATDT) to exercise censorship in the media and social networks. The president, Claudia Sheinbaum, requested its revision.

Amid the political storm triggered by the proposed reform of the Telecommunications Law, the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, announced her willingness to modify or eliminate the most controversial part of the law, which enabled the Agency for Digital Transformation (ATDT) to control the content displayed in media and on social networks, a step toward censorship according to opponents of the law.

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América Latina · Regulation19/10/2026

Regulators discuss governance, resilience and cooperation to improve the digital ecosystem

Held in Montevideo, the 18th Regulatel-ASIET-Comtelca Summit highlighted the need to transition toward "digital regulators" with a broad perspective on the ongoing technological superconvergence. The summit also emphasized the need to strengthen cybersecurity.

América Latina · Data Center15/10/2026

The future of wholesale and the reinvention of connectivity

The wholesale business is entering a more mature phase, with portals and APIs playing a key role in driving growth. Cirion has introduced Network-as-a-Service as an overlay on its underlying infrastructure, enabling it to restore margins and expand its addressable market.

México · Operators14/10/2026

Televisa and Fintech Holdings buy AT&T for US$2 billion

The buyers will each hold a 50% stake in the new entity. Regulatory approval for the acquisition could be completed in the first quarter of 2027. AT&T has 24.7 million mobile connections. In 2025, it reported nearly US$5 billion in revenue and US$81 million in profit.

Globales · Hardware · Software and Applications · Data Center13/10/2026

Shadow financing: Hidden debt behind AI deployment has reached US$1.35 trillion

These liabilities are estimated for five companies: Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft and Oracle. As data centers become operational, these liabilities move onto the balance sheet and become visible. The risk is that the spending fails to generate sufficient profits, potentially leading to massive write-downs.

Brasil · Regulation07/10/2026

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Anatel calls for a role in regulating the digital ecosystem

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El Salvador · Satellites · Internet & OTT 20/10/2026

Legislature exempts satellite internet services in rural areas from license fees

América Latina · Software and Applications 20/10/2026

ECLAC releases fourth edition of the Latin American Artificial Intelligence Index

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