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New law amends the administration of the general department of mines

Nicaragua, Arias

Arias | On February 12, 2026, Law No. 1275, "Law to Attach the General Department of Mines to the Office of the Attorney General," entered into force. Through this law, the National Assembly transferred the General Department of Mines formerly under the Ministry of Energy to the Office of the Attorn...

State of Emergency in the National Energy sector extended to 2027

Argentina, Bomchil

Bomchil | On January 27, 2026, Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 49/2026 (the " Decree ") was published in the Official Gazette, extending the emergency of the National Energy Sector, originally declared by Decree of Necessity and Urgency No. 55/2023 (extended by Decrees Nos. 1023/2024 and 370/202...

Greenberg Traurig Advises Banco del Pacífico on Landmark US$500M Financing

Ecuador, Greenberg Traurig

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Banco del Pacífico S.A. (BdP) in connection with its US$500 million international financing from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Backed by a partial credit guarantee from CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, this transaction marks the...

Chile Strengthens Intellectual Property Protection with New Legislative Reforms

Chile, DLA Piper

Chile is undergoing a significant legislative reform process in the intellectual property (IP) industry. Three bills currently under discussion demonstrate the legislature’s intention to strengthen the regulatory framework for the protection and enforcement of intellectual and industrial property ri...

Tariffs on Countries That Facilitate the Sale of Oil to Cuba: Executive Order

Cuba, United States, Diaz Reus

"Addressing the Threats to the United States Posed by the Government of Cuba"

On January 29, 2026, President Donald J. Trump signed a new Executive Order entitled "Addressing the Threats to the United States Posed by the Governm...

New Hydrocarbons Law: A New Legal Landscape for Private Investment in Venezuela

Venezuela, Travieso Evans Arria & Rengel

Following its publication in the Official Gazette on Thursday, 29 January 2026, the amendment to the 2006 Organic Hydrocarbons Law marks a turning point in Venezuela’s legal framework for the hydrocarbons sector.

Travieso Evans Arria & Rengel | Following the publication in the Official Gazette on Thursday, January 29, 2026, of the reform of the 2006 Organic Hyd...

DLA Piper advises Riverwood Capital in investment round for AI-powered industrial maintenance company

DLA Piper

DLA Piper advised client Riverwood Capital in leading a US$35 million growth round for AI-powered maintenance solutions company Fracttal, with support from all existing investors. The investment strengthens Fracttal’s AI and product development capabilities, while accelerating its expansion in La...

The importance of tax residency in Guatemala

Guatemala, Alegalis

Alegalis | In the tax sphere, the concept of tax residency is key to determining how, when, and on which income an individual or company must pay taxes to the Superintendency of Tax Administration (SAT). Understanding this concept ensures proper compliance with tax obligations and helps avoid legal ...

Good Faith: The Silent Pillar of Arbitration

Central America, BLP Legal

BLP | In arbitration—as in life—not everything is written. Beyond rules, deadlines, and formalities, there exists a principle that silently upholds the legitimacy of the process: good faith. It is not always mentioned, rarely expressly regulated, yet when it is absent, arbitration suffers and loses ...

Chilean government launches National Critical Minerals Strategy

Chile, DLA Piper

DLA Piper | On January 27, 2026, Chile’s Ministry of Mining published its National Critical Minerals Strategy (Strategy) following a participative process that included a public consultation. The Strategy signals a major step forward in the country’s approach to the growing global demand for critica...

Carey advises Ivanhoe Electric on exploration agreement with SQM

Chile, Carey

Carey advised Ivanhoe Electric on a collaboration and exploration agreement with Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) to explore approximately 2,002 km² of SQM’s mining properties in northern Chile for potential copper deposits. The agreement includes a USD 9 million investment by SQM to...

Meet & Learn Punta del Este 2026: A Strategic Gathering for Legal Industry Rainmakers

LMBD

On Monday, March 23, 2026, Punta del Este will host one of the most anticipated professional development events for legal‑industry business developers and firm leaders in Latin America. The Meet & Learn Punta del Este session, taking place from 08:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Jean Clevers Parque Hote...

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