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Mexico: Do you have telecommunications infrastructure? You must report it to the new National Infrastructure Information System

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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 July 2024. 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 Tax

Colombia: Industry Alert – New tax ruling on Significant Economic Presence

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The Colombian Tax Office (DIAN) issued the Tax Ruling No. 305[008717] of 30 April 2024, interpreting several matters regarding the application of the Significant Economic Presence rules. The following are the most relevant points addressed by the Ruling:
• Cases in which the deduction for payments abroad related to SEP transactions are not capped under article 122 of the Tax Code.
• Identification of SEP taxpayers that have opted for the filing/no WHT mechanism and those who are not subject to the regime.
• Scope of the activities that can be considered taxed under SEP rules.
• Comments on the priority order rules of withholding agents.

In Product Regulation & Liability

Brazil: Legal framework for the electronic games industry

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On 6 May 2024, the Federal Government published Federal Law No. 14.852/2024, which established the Legal Framework for the Electronic Games Industry in Brazil. The new law sets out the basic principles and rules for the development and sale of electronic games in Brazil. It establishes guidelines on the manufacture, import, marketing, development and commercial use of electronic games, in addition to providing that the State must establish the indicative age classification. Therefore, it provides a specific framework for this sector in Brazil and ensures the protection of its consumers and users.

In AML & Financial Services Regulatory

Colombia: Chambers of commerce and foreign non-profit entities have until 2025 to implement their PTEE and SAGRILAFT

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The Superintendence of Companies, through its External Circular No. 100-000003 of 23 April 2024 (hereinafter the “Circular”), extended the deadlines for the Chambers of Commerce and Foreign Non-Profit Entities (in its acronym in Spanish “ESALs”) to implement the Integral Self-Control and Risk Management System of money laundering, terrorism financing and financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and Business Transparency and Ethics Programs. The new deadline is on 31 May 2025.

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Argentina: Mining in Mendoza — Amendment to the Mining Procedures Code and progress in the global environmental impact report of the Malargüe District

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On 23 April 2024, the Senate of the Province of Mendoza (“Province”) approved the reform of the Mining Procedures Code (MPC), incorporating international control standards to promote sustainable mining in the Province. The text indicates that it will become effective 15 days after it is published in the Official Gazette of Mendoza. The modifications grant the Province more control powers and prerogatives, as well as more influence.

In Tax

Argentina: Extension of the PAIS Tax scope

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On 6 May 2024, Decree No. 385/2024 was published in the Official Gazette, extending the scope of the Impuesto PAÍS (“PAIS Tax”) to include the acquisition of foreign currency to distribute profits and dividends, as well as to repatriate nonresidents’ portfolio investments, generated from payments received in Argentina for these concepts from 1 September 2019. In addition, the tax will also apply to the subscription of BOPREAL bonds for the previous purposes.

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Argentina: Personal Assets Tax — Benefits for repatriating financial assets

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On 2 May 2024, Decree No. 378/2024 was published in the Official Gazette, extending the deadline for repatriating financial assets of at least 5% of the total value of the assets located abroad until and including 31 May 2024.
As a reminder, the applicable Personal Assets Tax (PAT) rates for assets located abroad will be the same as those applicable to assets located in Argentina if taxpayers repatriate financial assets of at least 5% of the total value of the assets located abroad before 31 March of each year and if certain additional requirements are met.

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In AML & Financial Services Regulatory

Colombia: The Superintendence of Companies imposes a fine regarding Excel-based risk matrixes

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In a recent decision, the Superintendence of Companies determined that an Excel-based risk matrix of the Self-Control and Integral Management System of Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and Financing of the Proliferation of matrixes and of the Business Transparency and Ethics Program was insufficient because it did not allow to individualize, measure, assess and mitigate the risks identified.

In Product Regulation & Liability

Brazil:  Senate approves controversial bill on clinical research involving human biological material

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On 23 April 2024, the Federal Senate approved Bill 6,007/2023, which originated as Bill 200/2015, and which generated intense debate among all those involved in the clinical research ecosystem. While the bill was supported by the economic sectors and part of academia due to the stability and security it brings to clinical research in Brazil, various social segments, part of academia and government authorities who are members of the system raised concerns about the possibility of weakening national ethical guidelines and dismantling the CEP/CONEP system.

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